PARAPROFESSIONAL(S)

Grand Blanc Community Schools; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan options

Paid time off

Job summary

Westwood Heights Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional (Instructional / Special Education Support) for a full-time 10-month position. The role supports students under certified teachers, implementing learning activities and managing classroom tasks per IEPs and general classroom needs.

Candidates must meet MDE requirements or Title I standards as outlined, including a high school diploma/GED plus one of the specified education routes. Background checks are required by policy and law.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus one of: AA/AS degree, 60 credits, or passing ParaPro/WorkKeys.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with reading, writing, and math under teacher guidance.
• Reinforce behavioral supports, IEP accommodations, and classroom rules.
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain an organized learning environment.
• Provide physical or self-care assistance to students as required by placement.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and progress.

Skills

Reading support

Math support

Behavioral support

Education

Associate degree or higher

60 college hours

ParaPro/WorkKeys assessment

Job description

Position Title: Paraprofessional (Instructional / Special Education Support)

Bargaining Unit: WHESPA (Westwood Heights Educational Support Personnel Association)

Schedule: Full-Time | 10-Month Position (School Year Schedule)

Compensation & Benefits: Hourly rate based on WHESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan options; paid time off (PTO) and sick leave.

Position Summary

Provides instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students under the direct supervision of certified teaching staff. Works collaboratively to implement learning activities, assist with classroom management, and support individual student needs per Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or general classroom requirements.

Qualifications & MDE Requirements

Per the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and Title I federal standards, candidates must hold a high school diploma/GED AND meet one of the following requirements:

• Associate Degree or Higher: Associate of Arts/Science degree from an accredited institution.
• College Coursework: Minimum of 60 semester hours (or equivalent) of completed higher education credit.
• State Formal Assessment: Passing score (460 or higher) on the ETS ParaPro Assessment, or valid completion of historical state-approved assessments (e.g., WorkKeys).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist individual or small groups of students with reading, writing, mathematics, and classroom tasks under teacher guidance.
• Reinforce positive behavioral supports, IEP accommodations, and classroom rules.
• Help prepare instructional materials and maintain a clean, organized learning environment.
• Provide physical or self-care assistance to students as required by program placement.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and progress.

Selection & Hiring Process

• Criminal Background Check: Final candidates must successfully pass a mandatory Michigan State Police and FBI fingerprint-based criminal history check per district policy and state law.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Westwood Heights Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.