Paraprofessional Substitute - Physical Education Instructional 5 weeks (Edustaff)

Oakland Schools; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamphere Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Substitute for Physical Education for a 5-week Edustaff assignment at Page Middle School. The role supports grades 6-8 during PE classes and reports to the supervising teachers.

Start date is August 31, 2026, with a end date of October 2, 2026. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, be reliable and punctual, and able to provide small group support, supervise activities, and adapt to varied student needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with middle school students preferred.
• Ability to lead small groups with teacher support.
• Collaborate effectively with staff and students.
• Reliable with strong attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Support teacher with academic and social needs of students.
• Provide small group/whole group support at stations during core time.
• Offer movement or relaxation breaks for students as needed.
• Assist students during behavioral outbursts to keep instruction on track.
• Support lunch/break periods to help students navigate unstructured time.
• Work with teachers and staff to maintain attendance and reliability.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Lead small groups

Collaboration

Reliability

Attendance

Flexibility

Stamina

Health awareness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Paraprofessional Substitute - Physical Education Instructional 5 weeks (Edustaff) JobID: 18008

Lamphere Schools is contracting the services of Edustaff for Long Term Paraprofessional staff.

Position: Substitute Physical Education Instructional Paraprofessional - 5 weeks (Edustaff)

Start Date: August 31, 2026 - End Date: October 2, 2026

Location: Page Middle School

Pay Rate: $15.25/hour

Position Summary: The substitute instructional paraprofessional will provide academic and social support to students in grades 6-8 during Physical Education classes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Experience working with middle school aged students, preferred
• Ability to lead small group instruction with support from classroom teachers
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with staff and students
• Good health and stamina for assigned duties
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to working with students of different ages,skill levels and temperaments
• Ability to withstand the strain of the position
• Must be reliable and punctual with excellent work-related attendance record
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate

Responsibilities:

• Support teacher with the academic and social emotional needs of students
• Provide small group/whole group support and/or supervision at stations during core academic learning time
• Offer brain breaks/movement breaks or relaxation room breaks to students who need positive reinforcement or are overstimulated in the gymnasium
• Assist students if/when they have extreme behavioral outbursts so that teaching can continue to be the focus in the gym
• Provide consistent support at lunch and during breaks in order to help students navigate this unstructured time of day
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other staff
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Other responsibilities as determined by the administrator

Employment is contingent upon disclosure in accordance with PA-189.

Ability to withstand the strains and successfully manage the responsibilities of the position.

Must demonstrate reliability and punctuality, with a strong record of consistent attendance. Regular and dependable presence during school hours is essential.

All staff members are expected to maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward one another at all times.

Qualified Applicant Procedure:

Selected candidates will be required to have a district paid fingerprint criminal history check processed through the Michigan State Police and FBI.

It shall be the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Postings current as of 8/25/2026 2:59:14 AM CST.