Special Education Paraprofessional

Allendale Public Schools; South Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Allendale Public Schools in Allendale, MI, is seeking a Classroom Assistant to support teachers and students in a Special Education environment. You will work with students in classrooms, small groups, and community settings, delivering remedial and tutorial support.

The role requires a High School diploma with preferred coursework in special education or child development. CPI/CPR training is desirable, and candidates should show patience, consistency, and flexibility in handling varying needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; college coursework in special education or child development preferred.
• Must be able to take direction from teachers and building administration.
• Experience working with students at various ages and with multiple behaviors or special needs preferred.
• CPI and CPR training preferred.
• Patience, consistency, and flexibility in working with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assists students on an individual, small group, or whole class basis using remedial or tutorial techniques.
• Assists teachers in supporting student learning in core academics, social/emotional, and functional independence; includes delivering positive behavioral supports and interventions.
• Monitors and builds student independence in behavior, personal care, and functional school readiness habits.
• Organizes classroom materials, makes copies, files information, and collects data.
• Supports students with disabilities in all school environments, including regular education classrooms, transitions, playground, and community settings.

Skills

Patience

Consistency

Flexibility

Behavior support

Education

High School diploma

Coursework in special education or child development

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Special Education Aide
• Date Posted: 8/3/2026
• Location: Allendale High School
• Date Available: 08/20/2026

Allendale Public Schools

Position Posting

Position:

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Starting Wage:

Allendale High School

August 3, 2026 - August 5, 2026 internal; August 6 - until filled

Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, Ryan Harp

August 17, 2026

$16.30/hr

This position is part of the Allendale Support Personnel Association. Please see agreement on website for more information at www.allendale.k12.mi.us under the Budget & Salary /Compensation Transparency Reporting icon.

Description:

Classroom aide needed to assist teachers in the classroom, school environment, and community, working with students who receive special education support.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma required, college coursework in special education or child development preferred.
• Must be able to take direction from teachers and the building administration.
• Must have experience working with students at various age levels and with multiple behaviors or special needs.
• Moderate to heavy lifting and other health and related personal care procedures (i.e., changing and tube feeding) may be required. CPI and CPR training are preferred.
• Experience supporting students who have physical, cognitive, or behavioral disabilities is preferred.
• Must exhibit the qualities of patience, consistency, and flexibility in working with students and staff.
• Must have a passion for assisting students with varying abilities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists students on an individual, small group, or whole class basis utilizing remedial or tutorial techniques.
• Assists teachers in supporting student learning in core academics, social/emotional, and functional independence; this includes delivering positive behavioral supports and interventions.
• Monitors and works to build student independence in behavior, personal care, and functional school readiness habits in the classroom and school environment.
• Assists teachers in organizing classroom materials, making copies, filing information, and data collection.
• Assists and supports students with disabilities in all school environments, including the regular education classroom, transitions, playground, and community settings. May assist in the delivery of accommodations, when applicable.
• Direct support to individual students with behavior, health, and personal care needs, where applicable.

ADA Requirements:

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described 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.

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and hands, stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate to loud but distractions can be frequent due to building traffic.

Mental Functions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Allendale Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively, Protected Classes) in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.