Paraprofessional - Special Education

Van Buren Area Online Application Consortium; Mattawan (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Mattawan Consolidated School is seeking a special education paraprofessional to support students who require modified instruction as outlined in their IEP. The role includes arranging the learning environment, assisting with materials, and supporting teachers in implementing lesson plans.

Responsibilities include tutoring individuals or groups, helping with classroom behavior plans, and supervising students throughout the day while maintaining a safe, orderly environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior job-related experiences, paid or voluntary, with school-age children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Arrange the learning environment and prepare displays and materials.
• Under supervision of a certified teacher, distribute and collect papers and instructional materials.
• Assist students with assignments, homework, and projects.
• Support classroom rules, provide guidance, and foster a positive attitude.
• Read to students and monitor reading progress.
• Assist teachers with lesson plans and implement activities.
• Tutor individuals or small groups as directed by the teacher.
• Support personal care needs and mobility of students.
• Supervise students and maintain a neat learning environment.
• Monitor student behavior and assist with behavioral plans.
• Participate in training and maintain confidentiality of student records.
• Meet schedules and assist with additional duties as assigned by administration.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Location:
  Mattawan Later Elementary School

EMPLOYER: Mattawan Consolidated School

SUMMARY:

A special education paraprofessional provides support to students who need modified instruction or assistance , as described in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Prior job-related experiences, paid or voluntary, with school-age children

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in arranging the learning environment, including assembling and putting materials on bulletin boards and/or other classroom learning displays and in keeping such displays current.
• Under the supervision of a certified teacher, prepare for classroom activities by distributing and collecting papers and other instructional materials for classroom instruction.
• Assist students in completing classroom assignments, homework, and projects.
• Support student understanding of classroom rules and procedures and assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance.
• Read to students, listen to students read, and observe students' reading abilities as assigned.
• Assist teachers with the implementation of lesson plans.
• Tutor individual or small groups of students, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Assist with personal care needs of students (e.g. toileting, hygiene, etc.)
• Assists students with mobility and access to materials.
• Supervise students throughout the school building and on the playground.
• Assists in maintaining a neat, orderly, and attractive learning environment;
• Monitors student activities, student behavior, and changes in student behavior,
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of behavioral plans
• Maintains a safe and positive learning environment;
• Participates in daily activities, training sessions
• Disposes of waste-contaminated materials, food, and toys to maintain the hygiene and health of students and staff;
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions;
• Participate in in-service education, conferences, or formal classes related to assignments;
• Show initiative when working with children or using materials;
• Maintain cooperative, effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Maintain confidentiality of student records;
• Meet schedules and deadlines;
• Assist in additional duties as assigned by administration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting, standing, lifting, and carrying (up to 50 pounds), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, must be able to see and hear the entire classroom, and moving light furniture may be required. May require participation in student restraint as needed in extreme situations.

SAFETY AND HEALTH:

Knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS HANDLED:

Must know how to properly operate or be willing to learn to operate all multimedia equipment including current technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Hourly rate and work year per Mattawan Educational Support Association collective bargaining agreement.

Postings current as of 8/1/2026 4:38:33 PM CST.