Paraprofessional

Fitzgerald Public Schools; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Applitrack is hiring a Paraprofessional for the Schofield Early Childhood Center (High-Needs School) for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students with IEPs, assists in classroom activities, and helps prepare instructional materials.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, plus two years of college or ParaPro with a passing score, and prior work with children. Salary is hourly, under contract 2654.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• At least two years of college study (60 semester hours) or ETS ParaPro with 460 passing score.
• Previous work with children is preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions clearly.
• Strong communication with students, parents and staff.
• Organize materials and time efficiently; keep neat records.
• Ability to work directly with students and give direction as needed.
• Sensitivity to multi-ethnicity among students.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to a student requiring modified instruction per IEP.
• Engage with students on classroom projects and activities as directed by the teacher.
• Prepare instructional materials accurately and on time.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of student progress.
• Assist with curriculum tasks and guided assignments, not teach.
• Reinforce material introduced by the teacher to students.
• Supervise and interact with students in various settings (lunchroom, field trips, etc.).
• Inform the teacher of any student needs or issues.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the classroom teacher.

Skills

Follow verbal instructions

Written communication

Organizational skills

Record-keeping

Professional interaction with students

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

60 college hours or ParaPro with 460 passing score

Job description

• Position Type:Paraprofessional/ Elementary Paraprofessional


• Date Posted:9/17/2026


• Location:Schofield Early Childhood Center
  (High-Needs School)

NOTICE OF OPENING: Paraprofessional

LOCATION: Schofield Early Childhood Center

WORK YEAR: 2026-2027 School Year

SALARY: Per 2654 Contract- $17.59 to $19.41 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent required;


• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours) or ETS ParaPro Assessment. A passing score of 460 is required;


• Previous work with children;


• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;


• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff;


• Ability to organize materials and time efficiently and to keep neat, accurate records;


• Ability to work directly with students in an appropriate and professional manner and to give direction as needed;


• Display sensitivity to the multi-ethnicity of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Provides support to a student who needs modified instruction or assistance, as described in their Individualized Education Program (IEP);


• Becoming directly involved and interacting with students on classroom projects and special activities as modeled by the classroom teacher;


• Preparing instructional materials under the direction of the teacher in an accurate and timely manner;


• Assisting in preparing and maintaining accurate records of student progress;


• Work with the students in class with curriculum tasks and assignments guiding and helping but not teaching;


• Under teacher supervision, work with the students to reinforce and master material initially introduced by the teacher;


• Under the direction of the teacher, assist in supervising, interacting, and working directly students in the classroom and other settings (i.e. lunchroom, playground, band/music room, restroom, library, field trips, and/or other areas);


• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of students;


• Maintain confidentiality;


• Performs other duties and functions as assigned by the classroom teacher.