Paraprofessional PBIS/Float

Fitzgerald Public Schools; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Fitzgerald Public Schools seeks a PBIS / Float Paraprofessional for Westview Elementary School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role supports students with disabilities in the classroom and community, providing small group and individualized instruction per IEP guidance.

You will collect data, implement Behavior Intervention Plans, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff. The position requires a high school diploma and ParaPro/60 credit hours, with on-site duties and a focus on

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• 60 semester hours of college study or ETS ParaPro Assessment with a passing score of 460.
• 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 a professional manner and to give direction as needed.
• Display sensitivity to the multi-ethnicity of students.

Responsibilities

• Supports teachers in meeting instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities in the classroom (in-person) and community.
• Provides small group and individualized instruction to students with disabilities per the student's IEP and supervising teacher's lesson plans.
• Collects instructional and behavioral data.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans
• Communicates proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations with parents.
• Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
• Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.
• Assists with preparing daily lesson plan materials and makes copies of materials for students (print or electronic).
• Assists with distributing food, supplies, materials, and equipment, including technology.
• Monitors students' movement throughout the building in a school-based learning environment.
• Assists with cleaning tasks to uphold sanitation standards as required for a safe school environment.
• Assists administrators and other staff in orderly, expedient and safe transitions of students between locations.
• Assists students with healthcare procedures and assistive technology devices as needed.
• Participates in professional learning opportunities in-person.
• Maintains prompt, regular attendance on-site during regular business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Skills

Experience with children

Communication

Organization

Following instructions

Professional conduct

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School graduate

60 college hours or ParaPro

Job description

NOTICE OF OPENING: PBIS / Float Paraprofessional - Special Education

LOCATION: Westview Elementary School

WORK YEAR: 2026-2027 School Year

SALARY: Per 2654 Contract

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

• Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities in the classroom (in-person) and community.
• Provides small group and individualized instruction to students with disabilities per the student's IEP and the supervising teacher's lesson plans and guidance.
• Collects instructional and behavioral data.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans
• Communicate proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations with parents.
• Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
• Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.
• Assists with preparing daily lesson plan materials and makes copies of materials for students (print or electronic).
• Assists with distributing food, supplies, materials, and equipment, including technology.
• When in a school-based learning environment, monitor students' movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas, and cafeteria.
• Assists students with classroom clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
• Assists students with physical needs as necessary, including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility.
• Assists students with healthcare procedures
• Assists students with assistive technology devices, including communication devices, switches and orthopedic devices needed for sitting, walking, or standing.
• Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person.
• Have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.