Personal Care Aide

McFall Elementary; Middleville (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornapple Kellogg Schools at McFall Elementary in Middleville, Michigan, seeks a Special Education Paraeducator (Personal Care Aide) to support students in a Least Restrictive Environment. Location is McFall Elementary; schedule Monday through Friday, 6.75 hours per day, student-days only.

Starting date is immediate. Candidates must be a High School graduate and able to lift 40-60 lbs; CPI training is preferred and may be provided.

Qualifications

• High School graduate
• Must be able to lift 40-60 lbs.
• Training in Crisis Prevention Intervention preferred (will provide if necessary)

Responsibilities

• Provide individual student support in a Least Restrictive Environment
• Provide assistance with toileting
• Assist student with medical needs
• Document student behavior on a daily basis
• Redirect student behavior and reinforce appropriate behavior throughout the school day
• Have the ability to work positively with students, teachers and parents
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working with students with special needs preferred
• Willingness to work as part of a team of professionals

Education

High School graduate

Crisis Prevention Intervention training (preferred)

Job description

Personal Care Aide

Thornapple Kellogg Schools McFall Elementary - Middleville, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kent ISD , and Thornapple Kellogg Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5958709

Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Special Education Paraeducator (Personal Care Aide)

Location: McFall Elementary

Monday - Friday

6.75 hours per day

Studentdays only

Qualifications

• High School graduate
• Must be able to lift 40-60 lbs.
• Training in Crisis Prevention Intervention preferred (will provide if necessary)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide individual student support in a Least Restrictive Environment
• Provide assistance with toileting
• Assist student with medical needs
• Document student behavior on a daily basis
• Redirect student behavior and reinforce appropriate behavior throughout the school day
• Have the ability to work positively with students, teachers and parents
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working with students with special needs preferred
• Willingness to work as part of a team of professionals

Position Type: School Year

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Erica Dudik , HR
• 10051 Green Lake Rd
• Middleville, Michigan 49333-8705
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]