Special Education Assistant - One-to-One

Sylvania; Battle Creek, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Creek Community Schools in Battle Creek, Michigan, is seeking a Special Education Assistant (Category 3), 1:1 para, to support a student with health needs at Beadle Lake Elementary. The position runs on school days from 8:30am to 3:30pm, with a 30-minute paid lunch.

Pay is listed as $17.50 per hour for new employees, with a $0.50 premium for an Associate’s degree or MTTC in reading, writing, and math; existing employees remain on their current steps. Starting date: immediately.

Qualifications

• Special Education Assistant (Category 3) 1:1 para.
• May support a student with health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to a student with health needs.
• Assist in daily classroom activities as required.

Skills

1:1 Para

Education

Associate’s degree or MTTC in reading, writing, and math

Job description

Harper Creek Community Schools

7454 B Drive North - Battle Creek, Michigan 49014

Phone [phone] Fax [phone]

Notice is hereby given that the following position is available for the 2026-2027 school year in the Harper Creek Community School District, Battle Creek, Michigan.

CLASSIFICATION: Special Education Assistant (Category 3) 1:1 Para - This position may support a student with health needs.

LOCATION/SUPERVISOR/CLASSIFICATION Beadle Lake Elementary - Nneka Daniels

PAY RATE: Per Master Contract – Category 3, Step 1: $17.50/hour for new employees. Existing employees in the same unit will remain on their current contractual step placement.

May earn an additional .50 cents / hour premium with an Associate’s degree or higher education or passage of the MTTC (or equivalent) test in reading, writing, and math

HOURS OF WORK: 8:30am - 3:30pm on Student Attendance Days with a 30-minute paid lunch on-campus (approximate times)

STARTING DATE: Immediately

Please see the attached job description for more information.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

Please provide written notice for any special needs accommodation.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.