PARAPROFESSIONALS

Waterford Township School District; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Waterford Township School District is seeking a para-professional to support classroom teachers and students. This on-site role features school-day hours and provides supplemental and clerical assistance to the instructional staff, helping create a structured learning environment.

The position emphasizes collaboration, reliability, and a commitment to high expectations for student growth. Hours typically range from four to five and a half per day, Monday through Friday, with pay aligned to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preference for Highly Qualified status (see below).
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental and clerical support to the classroom teacher.
• Assist in supervising classroom activities under certified staff supervision.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organization

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

48 college credits or Paraprofessional Exam

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Para-professional
• Date Posted: 10/3/2026
• Location: Waterford Township School District
• Closing Date: 10/18/2026

If you are interested in a position that offers you an opportunity to work with children and provide assistance to the classroom teacher this is an opportunity to be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma or equivalency required
2. Highly qualified, preferred **see below for additional information
3. Possesses experience working with children
4. Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing every student a supportive and structured learning environment, based around high expectations for student learning and growth
5. Demonstrated ability to accept supervision and to follow through with directives
6. Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
7. Satisfactory health status
8. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

JOB GOAL:

To promote the achievement of students' educational goals and learning objectives by providing supplemental and clerical services to assist the classroom teacher; assists in the supervision of classroom activities under the direction and supervision of the certified classroom teacher or other designated certified personnel.

SCHEDULE 1

1. Four (4) working hours per day
2. Monday - Friday

SCHEDULE 1

1. Five and one half (5.5) working hours per day
2. Monday - Friday

SALARY:

Commensurate with applicable experience. Starting salary no experience listed below. (consideration for higher hourly rate for applicants with experience)

Highly Qualified -- $18.88 per hour / 185 days per year // NOT Highly Qualified -- $17.31 per hour / 185 days per year

**To be considered Highly Qualified you need to possess 48 or more college credits OR have passed the Paraprofessional Exam.