Paraprofessional - Community Based Education 3 Positions

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan is seeking Paraprofessionals (Special Education) for three positions at Ypsilanti Community High School. The paraprofessionals will support students with exceptional learning needs, assist with instructional activities, and help implement individualized programs under supervision of teachers.

Starting salary is $16.41 per hour for Self Contained and POHI. The roles require on-site presence, teamwork, reliability, and a commitment to fostering a positive

Responsibilities

• Understands how exceptional conditions interact with human development to respond to varying abilities and behaviors.
• Creates a positive, engaging classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Works as a team member to solve problems and develop quality programming.
• Participates in special instructional activities to meet program and student goals.
• Assists teachers in preparing materials, records, and data collection.
• Assists in integrating students with exceptional needs into general education and engaging them in activities.
• Assists in creating and defining learning targets and communicates them to students.
• Monitors IEP goals during group and individual instruction and supports related services.
• Uses technology to support instructional planning and individualized instruction.
• Monitors health needs and implements care programs as directed by staff.

Job description

Paraprofessional - Community Based Education 3 Positions JobID: 17301

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services
• Date Posted:
  10/6/2025
• Location:
  Ypsilanti Community High School
• District:
  Ypsilanti Community Schools

Position Title: Paraprofessional (Special Education)
Reports To: Principal and/or Special Education Director
Starting Salary: $16.41 per hour (Self Contained and POHI)

SUMMARY

The Paraprofessional assists in creating and sustaining a community of learners through the development of a positive classroom and school culture, by holding rigorous and high expectations for students, and by utilizing quality instructional practices matched to student learning needs. The Special Education Paraprofessional assists professional staff in implementing individualized student programs for students with specific academic, medical, physical and/or other needs. The General Education Paraprofessional assists professional staff in implementing the goals of the classroom and/or program. The Paraprofessional collaborates and maintains high levels of communication with professional staff regarding student(s) progress and well-being.

YPSILANTI COMMUNITY SCHOOLS EXPECTS THAT EACH PARAPROFESSIONAL

• Commits to ongoing learning to develop the craft of teaching: encouraging, supporting and mentoring students to do the same.
• Commits to high expectations for students, developing a vision of success for each student and moving that student towards its achievement.
• Commits to positive relationships and communication, promoting and modeling a safe and supportive learning culture for all.
• Commits to honoring all students, embracing their community and diversity.
• Commits to establishing a learning environment that is accountable for effective instruction, assessment and data-driven decision-making.
• Commits to using community resources to improve instruction.
• Commits to collegiality and professionalism of self and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Understands how exceptional conditions can interact with the domains of human development and uses this knowledge to respond to the varying abilities and behaviors of individuals with exceptional learning needs.
• Creates a positive, engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriately responds to the maturity level and interest of the students.
• Works as a team member to solve problems, develop and implement quality programming.
• Participates in special instructional activities to meet program and student goals (e.g., vocational training, transitioning to adult life, etc.).
• Assists teachers and support staff in preparing materials, keeping records, recording student progress and other data collection measures in an objective manner.
• Assists general education colleagues with the integration of individuals with exceptional learning needs in general education environments and engages them in meaningful learning activities and interactions.
• Assists in creating and defining learning targets and communicates them effectively to students.
• Assists in implementing and monitoring IEP through group and individual instruction; including demonstrable skills in following IEP goals to specific related service areas (PT, OT, Speech, augmentative devices, etc.).
• Integrates support service activities into the program's curriculum and the school day.
• Manages and instructs students on appropriate behavior, using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and the student's behavior plan, if applicable.
• Uses appropriate technologies to support instructional planning and individualized instruction.
• Monitors health needs and implements specialized care programs under the direction of professional staff, if needed.
• Assists with self-care, eating/feeding, dressing, as well as medical intervention if necessary.
• Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy.
• Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans.
• Acts as a public relations agent for the success and image of the district.
• Communicates effectively and objectively with students, parents, and administration in advocacy of student growth.
• Provides assistance to the operation of the total school program.
• Integrates cultural consciousness in instruction, classroom culture and classroom artifacts.