Special Education Aide: One-on-One Support & Tutoring

Maple Valley Schools, Vermontville MI; Vermontville Township (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a dedicated paraeducator to provide personal care, instructional support, and tutoring for special needs students within the district classrooms. You will assist teachers and contribute to individual student education and positive behavioral support programs.

The role emphasizes one-on-one work, confidentiality, patience, and collaboration with staff, parents, and the community, while fostering a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Pass a Michigan DOE approved skills test.
• Ability to work with disadvantaged or special needs students.
• Willing to work one-on-one with a student.
• Flexible and self-directed in a variety of situations.
• Patience and compassion.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with young children.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to communicate with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Maintain confidentiality per the Family Privacy Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, instructional assistance, and tutoring.
• Assist teachers in district classrooms with student education programs.
• Support individual student education and positive behavioral support initiatives.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

One-on-One Support

Flexible

Self-directed

Teamwork

Basic Computer Skills

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sylvania seeks a dedicated paraeducator to provide personal care, instructional support, and tutoring for special needs students within the district classrooms. You will assist teachers and contribute to individual student education and positive behavioral support programs.

The role emphasizes one-on-one work, confidentiality, patience, and collaboration with staff, parents, and the community, while fostering a supportive learning environment.