Paraeducator – Area School

Memspa; Clare, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Memspa in Clare, MI is seeking a paraeducator to support teachers and students in instructional, health-related, recreation and pre-vocational activities. You may work in one classroom or across multiple assignments based on student needs.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred. Strong communication and active listening are essential for collaboration with staff, students and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Working knowledge of training techniques, behavior modification, and task analysis.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with students, parents, community, and peers.
• Ability to understand and work with children of all ages.
• Must demonstrate cooperative and effective communication skills, both oral and written, and apply active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• The Paraeducator assists teachers, itinerant staff and others in instructional, health-related, recreation and pre-vocational activities.
• May be assigned to one classroom or a variety of assignments depending on the needs of the students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Oral and written communication

Cooperation

Flexible in classroom assignments

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Deadline: November 1, 2026
District/Organization: Clare-Gladwin RESD
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: AccordingtotheMEAContract. $14.37perhour,orhigher– basedonactualyearsof experience

REPORTS TO:
Classroom Teacher and Principal

SCHEDULE:
Schoolyearpositionfollowingthedistrictcalendar
Monday–Friday;6.75 hours per day

STARTING WAGE:
AccordingtotheMEAContract.

$14.37perhour,orhigher– basedonactualyearsof experience

STARTINGDATE:
As soon as possible

JOBOBJECTIVE:
The Paraeducator is responsible for assisting teachers, Itinerant staff and others in the support of instructional, health related, recreation and/or pre-vocational job training activities. The Paraeducator may be assigned to one classroom or to
a variety of assignments depending on the needs of the students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Working knowledge of training techniques, behavior modification, and task analysis.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with students, parents, community, and peers.
• Ability to understand and work with children of all ages.
• Must demonstrate cooperative and effective communication skills, both oral and written, and apply active listening skills.