SCI Paraprofessional: Student Support & Behavior

Kalamazoo RESA; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 47,458,000 - 58,135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) seeks a SCI Paraprofessional for the WoodsEdge Learning Center in Portage, Michigan. The role supports students with instructional activities, behavior management, data collection, and collaboration with staff.

The position is 11 months, grade 11, with an hourly rate between $17.93 and $21.98, plus a signing bonus. Benefits include comprehensive health, leave, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and wellness incentives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; certain programs may require WorkKeys or Paraprofessional Assessment.
• Ability to communicate and work within a team; embraces diversity and anti-racism.
• Organized and able to plan ahead with dependable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Align services with KRESA Core Values and Culture & Belonging to engage all students.
• Know subject matter, student needs, and program policies.
• Assist with managing behaviors using de-escalation strategies and team support.
• Collect data and monitor progress on student interventions and behavior.
• Lead classroom activities outside regular instruction and assist in teaching.
• Provide feedback and monitor classroom activities while students work.
• Perform classroom maintenance and prepare materials as needed.
• Organize daily schedule and events calendar.
• Implement PBIS rules and program expectations.
• Maintain order and discipline in the classroom.
• Help students with problem solving for academic needs.
• Keep attendance, records, and observations as required.
• Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Empathetic listening

Adaptability

Classroom management

Data collection

PBIS knowledge

Safety awareness

Confidentiality

Attendance management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 60 college credits

Work keys test or ETS Paraprofessional Assessment

Job description

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) seeks a SCI Paraprofessional for the WoodsEdge Learning Center in Portage, Michigan. The role supports students with instructional activities, behavior management, data collection, and collaboration with staff.

The position is 11 months, grade 11, with an hourly rate between $17.93 and $21.98, plus a signing bonus. Benefits include comprehensive health, leave, retirement, tuition reimbursement, and wellness incentives.