Special Education Paraprofessional

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional to provide essential support for students with IEPs in a DODSON ELEMENTARY setting. You will work under the special education teacher to implement accommodations in 1:1, small group, or whole class contexts.

The role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to collaborate with parents and staff, and a proactive problem-solving approach to support student success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work with parents, students and support personnel.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to engage in problem identification and problem solving on behalf of the student(s).
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with staff/parents/students.
• Previous experience working with children with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with general and special education staff to support students with IEPs in the least restrictive environment.
• Support students' accommodations and modifications per IEPs in 1:1, small group, or whole class settings.
• Assist with health care, behavior and instructional programming as directed.
• Maintain data collection logs and assist with Medicaid billing as applicable.
• Utilize technology/assistive devices to support students with disabilities.
• Supervise students in lunchroom, halls and outdoors as assigned.
• Provide clinic/first aid/medication support as needed.

Skills

Communication with parents

Organizational skills

Self-directed

Problem solving

Rapport building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Date Posted: 7/6/2026

Location: DODSON ELEMENTARY

Hours: 37.5 hours weekly (Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm)

JOB GOAL:

Paraprofessional will provide overall support for students with IEPs. Areas of support may include instructional, self‑care, physical, behavioral, and/or toileting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Demonstrate ability to work with parents, students and support personnel.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to be self‑directed.
• Ability to engage in problem identification and problem solving on behalf of the student(s).
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with staff/parents/students.
• Previous experience working with children with disabilities preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works in collaboration with general and special education staff to support students with IEPs in the least restrictive environment.
• Functions under the guidance of the special education teacher, and supports students' accommodations and modifications per their IEPs in a 1:1, small group, or whole class setting.
• Supports students with specific plans developed by the special education professional team.
• Assists the special education classroom teacher and support personnel in the implementation of health care, behavior, and instructional programming.
• Manages both behavioral and instructional logs and maintains and implements data collection systems.
• Completes Medicaid billing as applicable.
• Utilizes technology and/or assistive devices to support students with disabilities.
• Supervises students in the lunchroom, halls, and outside as assigned by supervisor.
• Supervisory aide hours/responsibility is part of this position.
• Ability to do physical activity such as bending, lifting, and moving quickly (preferred).
• Provides clinic/first aid/medication support to students.
• Assists and performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, primary duties, and responsibilities for this position. It is not an exhaustive list; other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

RATE OF PAY: $19.13 per hour (classification IV)

BEGINNING DATE: 26/27 School Year

EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the bargaining agreement guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk or hear, and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee may bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Plymouth‑Canton Community School District is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Upon recommendation for employment, section 1230g of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger‑printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant (approximately $70.00). Postings current as of 7/8/2026.