Para Educator: Inclusive Support for Special Needs

Muskegon Public Schools; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Para Educator for the 2026/2027 academic year at Bunker Elementary. The role provides support to classroom instruction under the Building Principal or Designee, aiding students with diverse learning needs and helping manage classroom activities.

Required qualifications include an associates degree or 60 college hours or an ETS Paraprofessional score of 460, plus certifications such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid/AED within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher degree including related college coursework; or 60 semester hours; or an ETS Paraprofessional Assessment score of 460.
• Obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification within two district trainings from hire date.
• 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

Education

Associates degree or higher / 60 semester hours / ETS Paraprofessional score 460

Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Pre-employment physical exam and criminal background check

Job description

Sylvania is seeking a Para Educator for the 2026/2027 academic year at Bunker Elementary. The role provides support to classroom instruction under the Building Principal or Designee, aiding students with diverse learning needs and helping manage classroom activities.

Required qualifications include an associates degree or 60 college hours or an ETS Paraprofessional score of 460, plus certifications such as Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and CPR/First Aid/AED within specified timelines.