Para Educator

Muskegonisd; Muskegon (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskegon ISD seeks a Para Educator for the 2026/2027 academic year at Bunker Elementary in Muskegon, MI. The position reports to the Building Principal or Designee and requires meeting credential and training requirements.

Starting hourly rate is $19.67 with a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave and retirement. Deadline to apply is Until filled and the position is open to internal and external candidates.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher or 60 semester hours; required.
• Obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification within two district training opportunities.
• Obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification within 60 days of hire.
• Successful pre-employment physical exam and criminal records background check.

Responsibilities

• See attached job description

Skills

Experience with special needs students

Education

Associates degree or higher

60 semester hours

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

2026/2027

Job Posting ID: 94

Posting Type: Internal/External

Posting Date: September 10, 2026

Position: Para Educator

Classification: MCCAA

Location: Bunker Elementary

Reports to: Building Principal or Designee

Deadline to Apply: Until filled

Position Available: 2026/2027 Academic Year

Requirements

Required

• Associates degree or higher degree including related college course work; or have completed 60 semester hours, or achieved a minimum ETS Paraprofessional Assessment score of 460.
• Obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification within two (2) district training opportunities provided from hire date.
• Obtain CPR/First/Aid/ AED certification within 60 days of hire date.
• Successful pre-employment physical exam and criminal records background check.

Preferred

• TCI certification
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Experience working with special needs students

Responsibilities

See attached job description

Salary/Benefits

Commensurate with credentials and level of experience and in accordance with MPS salary schedule. Starting hourly rate $19.67 at 35 hours per week and 185 days per year.

Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; Paid leave; Retirement plan.