Paraeducator

Memspa; Michigan; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Memspa in partnership with Holly Area Schools seeks a Parapro to support instructional staff in classrooms, small groups, and 1:1 settings. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to complete the ETS Parapro assessment.

You will reinforce academic, social, and communication skills, implement accommodations under the IEP, collect progress data, and help with transitions, safety, and student wellbeing. Reports to the Director of Special Education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree or 60 credits from an accredited university required.
• Must obtain/score well on the ETS Parapro Assessment.
• Assist instructional staff in small groups or 1:1.
• Help create a safe, respectful classroom environment.
• Assist with IEP accommodations as directed.
• Support transitions and classroom routines as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy per policy.

Responsibilities

• Support instructional staff under teacher direction.
• Reinforce academic and social skills through guided practice.
• Implement accommodations and behavior plans as directed.
• Collect data on student progress and engagement.
• Assist with preparing instructional materials and organization.
• Provide personal-care assistance when required (toileting, feeding, mobility).
• Support students during transitions and arrivals/dismissals.

Skills

Student support

De-escalation

Data collection

Classroom support

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s Degree or 60 credits from accredited university

Tools

ETS Parapro Assessment

Job description

Deadline: November 3, 2026
District/Organization: Holly Area Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time

Qualifications

Candidates must have earned the following:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associate’s Degree or at least 60 semester credit hours from an accredited University
• Successful Score on ETS Parapro Assessment
• Support instructional under the direction of a teacher (small groups; 1:1; classroom support).
• Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
• Implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior plans as directed.
• Reinforce academic, social, and communication skills through guided practice and prompting.
• Collect data on student progress, behavior, and engagement using provided tools.
• Use de-escalation, crisis-prevention, and positive behavior supports per training and policy.
• Support students during transitions, recess, arrival/dismissal, and specials as assigned.
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials and classroom organization, related to the student’s IEP accommodations under the direction of the student’s special education team.
• Provide personal-care assistance when required (toileting; feeding; hand-over-hand support; mobility assistance).
• Maintain confidentiality and follow all District and legal guidelines and policies.
• Work to promote student independence.

Physical Requirements

The successful candidate must have the ability to:

• Remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods.
• Move throughout the classroom/building environment to supervise & support students.
• Safely perform physical prompts or assistance with student mobility (supporting transfers; escorting a student), with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and/or crouch to assist students at desk/floor level.
• Lift and/or reposition up to 15 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Respond quickly to student safety needs (intervening in a conflict; activating emergency protocol).
• Tolerate typical school environmental conditions (noise; movement; frequent transitions).
• Assist students with problem solving when adjustment and academic problems arise.
• Provide staff support in an educational environment.
• Physically manage students when they are in danger of hurting themselves or others.

This position reports to the Director of Special Education.