Special Education Paraeducator

Sylvania; Dexter (ME); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania seeks a Special Education Paraeducator to support students with disabilities in collaboration with the instructional team. You will assist with academic instruction, activities, and life skills, while ensuring safety, health, and student dignity, and helping promote self-advocacy.

You will follow IEP objectives, help develop assignments, manage behavior, and document progress. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, reliable attendance, and strong communication with staff, parents,

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents, students and staff.
• Computer skills are required.
• Good communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to be self-directed and solve problems.
• Good attendance is important for this position.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities according to IEPs in academics, behavior, and related services.
• Assist instructional team with development of work assignments and services.
• Help implement health care, instructional programs and manage student behavior.
• Maintain student confidentiality.
• Assist in administering assessments as needed.
• Support implementation of planned lessons and monitor progress.

Skills

Good communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Self-directed

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Date: August 3, 2026

Internal Closing Date: August 11, 2026

General Closing Date: August 21, 2026/Until filled

Position: Special Education Paraeducator

Position Summary

Working in collaboration with the instructional team, a paraeducator provides assistance with academic instruction, physical activities and life skills to students with disabilities. The special education paraeducator assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, helps special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote self-advocacy skills. Paraeducators are visible and vital individuals throughout the school setting.

Days/Hours

• Work days align with the DCS Student Calendar.
• 6.75 hours per day (subject to change) with an unpaid 35-minute lunch period.

Compensation

• $17.62 per hour
• Paid Leave Days
• Pension plan through Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)
• Retirement Savings Plans 403B and 457 Retirement Plans

This position does not qualify for medical benefits.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists student(s) with disabilities according to the supports outlined in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) as it pertains to academics, behavior, related services (Speech, OT/PT, etc.), and physical hygiene.
• Assists instructional team with the development of work assignments, job responsibilities and services to student(s) with disabilities.
• Assists the instructional team in the implementation of health care, instructional programs and the management of student behavior.
• Maintains student confidentiality.
• Assists in administering assessments as needed.
• Supports the implementation of planned lessons.
• Manages both behavioral and instructional logs.
• Monitors established goals and objectives for students and communicates student progress.
• Bending, lifting and overhead work required.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality to assignment required.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents, students and staff.
• Computer skills necessary.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Good attendance is important for this position and is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this job include sitting, kneeling, standing, and the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Note

This position is posted both internally and externally. External candidates will only be considered after all internal applicants have been reviewed.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex(including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), 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 educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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