Special Education Paraprofessional

Genesee-Education-Consultant-Services; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee-Education-Consultant-Services in Michigan seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support elementary and/or secondary students under the teacher's supervision. The role involves direct student support, behavior management, and health care tasks as needed.

Available for the 2026-27 school year, it is an eight-hour-per-day position. Applicants should have a high school diploma; higher education and IEP experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree or 60 credits preferred.
• Passing scores on Work Keys, ParaPro or MTTC Basic Skills accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to the special education teacher.
• Assist with behavioral management and health care needs.
• Support students during the school day as assigned.

Skills

Experience with IEPs

First aid training

Team collaboration

Follow directions

Flexibility and patience

School-aged experience

Dependability & attendance

Physical ability

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or 60 college credits preferred

Passing score accepted in lieu of degree (Work Keys, ParaPro, MTTC)

Job description

October 12, 2026

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE

JOB TITLE: Special Education Paraprofessional-8 Hours Per Day Elementary and/or Secondary Building (TBD)

AVAILABLE: 2026-27 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma required. Associates degree or 60 college credits preferred. In lieu of an associates degree or 60 college credit hours a passing score on the Work Keys, ETS ParaPro Assessment or Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Basic Skills will be accepted.

The Special Education Attendant provides direct assistance to the special education teacher in working with students who need additional help during the school day. This includes helping with behavioral management and health care needs. The attendant may be assigned to work directly with only one student or may be assigned to the classroom / program as a whole.

SKILLS/TRAITS:

• Experiences working with students with IEPs is preferred.
• Basic first aid training is desirable.
• Ability to work with and maintain rapport with other staff.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, patience and perseverance.
• Prior successful work with school aged students.
• Must be dependable and have a good attendance record.
• Must have the physical ability to perform all assigned tasks.

RATE OF PAY

$15.27- $17.46 based on experience and qualifications.