Special Education Paraprofessional

Wayne RESA; Melvindale, Allen Park (MI, MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Melvindale Northern Allen Park Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Independence Paraprofessional to support students with IEP goals and personal care needs in a K-12 setting.

Responsibilities include assisting with behavior redirection, toileting, lifting up to 50 pounds, data recording, and collaboration with the IEP team to implement goals and behavior plans. A HS diploma or equivalent is required; preferred is an Associate's degree or state paraprofessional assessment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Two years (60 credit hours) or Associate's degree.
• OR Pass a state approved paraprofessional assessment.
• Experience working with special education students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal care needs and behavior redirection.
• Provide small-group or one-on-one reteaching and keep students on task.
• Supervise students before and after class and during lunch.
• Record data and monitor progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with IEP team and implement behavior plans.
• Accompany students during hallway and playground time.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Skills

Special education support

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree / two years (60 credits)

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ Independence Paraprofessional (IP)


• Date Posted: 10/27/2026


• District: Melvindale Northern Allen Park Public Schools

Position: Special Education Independence Paraprofessional

Location: K-12 (flexible)

Role and Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and support to the students with personal care needs such as behavior redirection, toileting, lifting or dressing, etc.


• Able to effectively present a re-teaching of a lesson to a single student or small group of students.


• Supervise students before and after class/lunch.


• Keep students on task during instruction activities, maintaining consistency throughout the day.


• Assist teachers in implementing Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and behavior plans such as: self-help skills, socialization, language development, toilet and hygiene training, personal care duties, and behavior management.


• Collaborate with the IEP team and use best practice interventions to assist students.


• Follow through with teacher directed classroom management plans and behavior intervention plans.


• Accompany students during time in the hallway and on the playground.


• Interact with students on an ongoing and consistent basis.


• Maintain confidentiality.


• Keep records and data as required by the program.


• Physically able to lift 50 pounds.


• Perform other duties as requested by the building administrator or designee.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Two years (60 credit hours) or Associate's degree from an accredited collegiate institution.

OR Pass a state approved paraprofessional assessment.

Experience working with special education students is preferred.

Work Schedule and Rate of Pay

7.25 hours/day, 40 weeks/year (follow student schedule)

Pay according to Collective Bargaining Agreement

Postings current as of 10/29/2026 12:08:43 PM CST.

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