Special Education Paraprofessional

Sylvania; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional in Michigan for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves assisting students with special needs through one-on-one instructional and non-instructional support under the direction of the principal and special education teacher.

Qualified candidates will have experience with emotional impairments, might need CPR certification, and should be willing to assist students in various capacities, including health and behavior support as outlined in their IEPs.

Qualifications

• Willingness to become CPR certified.
• Experience working with students with emotional, cognitive, or physical disabilities.
• Non-violent crisis training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational development of children with special needs.
• Provide non-instructional and instructional support.
• Supervise and assist students.

Skills

Experience with special needs

CPR certification

CPI certification

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent testing

Job description

Employment Status: Contracted through Edustaff (if applicable)

2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

SUMMARY

Under the direction of the building principal, special education teacher, and Supervisor of Special Education, the Special Education Paraprofessional will assist with the educational development of children with special needs by ways of one‑on‑one instructional and non‑instructional support.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to become CPR certified
• Non‑violent crisis training (CPI) certification preferred
• Associates Degree or MDE approved testing

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with students with emotional impairments, cognitive impairments, and/or physical disabilities, or equivalent experience

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide non‑instructional support of student
• Assist in supervision of students
• Provide academic, one‑to‑one support for student
• Provide individual and small group instruction, when applicable
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity with student(s) and their program
• Provide non‑instructional health and behavior support of student as outlined in IEP, including any personal care needs
• Adhere to district health and safety procedures
• Perform other related duties that may be assigned by the principal and/or supervisor

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms using a keyboard and video display terminal. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is standard classroom setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. Employee may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Parchment School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation and/or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Inquiries by applicants, students and/or parents/guardians relates to discrimination on the basis of disability/status should be directed to: Superintendent of the Parchment School District, 520 N. Orient Street, Parchment, MI 49004. Phone Number 269‑488‑1050.