Special Education EI Paraprofessional

Kent City Elementary; Kent City (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative Working Environment

Focus on students and staff

Job summary

Kent City Elementary is seeking a Special Education EI Paraprofessional to support students in a Kent City, Michigan school. This part-time role runs 7:40am–3:20pm, Monday through Friday, and includes assisting classroom teachers, supervising students, and implementing Tier 1 supports under guidance.

Strong communication and collaboration with staff and families are essential. Experience with students is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students preferred.
• Ability to establish rapport with children.
• Able to work with children and adults.
• Strong knowledge of childhood development.
• Ability to collaborate with a team in a positive manner.
• Role model good behavior.
• Flexible.
• Collaborate with building staff and parents.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain positive, respectful rapport with students and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA and school policy.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors.
• Participate in trainings and certifications (e.g., CPI, health, first aid).
• Engage in daily routines to support a safe school environment.
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, and transitions.
• Encourage positive peer interaction and enforce behavior expectations.
• Ensure student safety in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Direct student movement and bus/pick-up line supervision.
• Support Tier 1 behavior supports and routines.
• Assist with interventions planning with MTSS teams.
• Support students in academic, behavioral, or functional settings.
• Provide modified instruction and adapted support under teacher guidance.
• Assist with transitions, accommodations, and classroom routines.
• Assist with special accommodations as applicable.
• Document student progress and behavior incidents.
• Work collaboratively with staff and students.
• Maintain routines in cafeteria, classroom, and/or outdoor.
• Demonstrate awareness and responsiveness to students.
• Supervision of students in different settings.
• Focus on safety and structure.
• Effective communication skills.

Skills

Experience with Students

Rapport with Children

Team Collaboration

Childhood Development Knowledge

Communication Skills

Behavior Modeling

Flexibility

Staff/Parent Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Job description

Special Education EI Paraprofessional

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This job is also posted in Kent City Community Schools , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5976040
Application Deadline: Nov 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Special Education EI Paraprofessional

7:40am - 3:20pm, Monday - Friday

Who We Are:

Kent City Community Schools is a public school district in Kent County dedicated to providing a nurturing environment and to educate all of our 1,200 students to be lifelong learners.

What We Need:

We are looking for a compassionate and collaborative team member to work with our students to empower them to reach their full potential through a rigorous curriculum and instructional excellence!

What We Value:

Collaboration, Compassion, Honest Communication, Growth Mindset, and a Culture of Opportunity

What You Need:

• Experience working with students preferred
• Must demonstrate the ability to establish an effective rapport with children
• Must be able to work effectively with children and adults
• Must have strong knowledge of childhood development
• Must be able to work with a team in a positive manner
• Must role model good behavior
• Must be flexible
• Ability to collaborate with building staff and parents
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional rapport with students and staff
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA and school policy
• Communicate effectively with supervisors
• Participate in trainings and certifications (e.g., CPI, health, first aid) as required by the role
• Engage in daily routines and procedures to support a safe and supportive school environment
• Supervise students during lunch, recess, and transitions
• Encourage positive peer interaction and enforce behavior expectations
• Ensure student safety in indoor and outdoor settings
• Direct student movement and bus/pick-up line supervision
• Assist in implementing Tier 1 behavior supports and routines
• Support students in crisis or conflict with de-escalation and adult presence
• Partner with MTSS teams and teachers for intervention planning
• Support students in academic, behavioral, or functional settings
• Provide modified instruction and adapted support under teacher guidance
• Assist with transitions, accommodations, and classroom routines
• Assist with special accommodations as applicable for students
• Document student progress and behavior incidents
• Works collaborativelystaff and students
• Maintainroutinesin the cafeteria, classroom, and/or outside
• Demonstrate awareness and responsiveness to students
• Supervision of students in different settings
• Focus on safety and structure
• Effective communication skills

What We Provide:

• Collaborative Working Environment
• A focus on students and staff

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sarah Earnest , HR
• 200 North Clover Street
• Kent City, Michigan 49330
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]