Special Education Paraprofessional

Haslett Public Schools; Haslett (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Haslett Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional to support students under the supervision of a classroom teacher and according to IEP guidelines. The role includes implementing IEPs and behavior plans, assisting with medical/personal care when needed, and helping students board buses.

The paraprofessional will also supervise playground and lunch areas and participate in safety procedures as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate and communicate with children, teachers, parents, and other professionals.
• May be required to facilitate medical and/or personal care needs of students.
• People skills sufficient for prolonged and effective contact with students with disabilities.
• Experience with Special Education Students.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEP program and follow behavior intervention requirements for students with disabilities.
• Willingness to be trained in First Aid/CPR and implement nonviolent verbal and physical interventions.
• Help students with getting on and off the school bus.
• Provide playground and lunchroom supervision.

Skills

Communication with children

Interpersonal skills

Communication with teachers/parents

Experience with Special Education

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional

Wilkshire Early Childhood Center
October 15, 2026

SUMMARY : Under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher and the guidelines stated in the student’s IEP, provide a variety of support duties related to delivering a sound academic program and maintaining a healthy, safe, and supportive school environment for children with special needs. Special education paraprofessionals may be assigned one-on-one assignments or small group assignments depending on the nature of the student(s) disability and the educational setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing IEP program and following specific behavior intervention program requirements for students with disabilities.
• Willingness to be trained in First Aid/CPR and implement nonviolent verbal and physical interventions.
• Help students with getting on and off the school bus.
• Playground/lunchroom supervision.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate and communicate with children, teachers, parents, and other professionals.
• May be required to facilitate medical and/or personal care needs of students.
• People skills sufficient for prolonged and effective contact with students with disabilities.
• Experience with Special Education Students.

Terms of Employment

School year

Compensation

According to Paraprofessional Master Agreement

Equal Opportunity Employment

Haslett Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected status, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.