Special Education Paraprofessional (3; Bell-to-bell)

Young World Physical Education; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The Howell Public Schools Hutchings Elementary School in Howell, Michigan is seeking a Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional (3 bell-to-bell) to support students with special needs in the general and special education settings, under the supervision of the principal and classroom teachers.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, monitoring student progress, assisting with classroom materials, and maintaining professional relationships with students, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and Board policies / administrative guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, speaking clearly and communicating thoughts succinctly.
• Excellent grammatical, spelling and punctuation skills.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in problem solving skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support student achievement within the general/special education classroom.
• Assist in the monitoring and implementation of behavior intervention plans.
• Monitor student performance to ensure assignments are being completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with parents and staff within the school building.
• Adapting/modifying classroom materials, per teacher direction, accessible to students with special needs.
• May assist with individual student needs such as navigating the hallways and toileting.

Skills

Communication skills

Written English

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with students

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma

60 college credits or associate degree or valid state assessments

Job description

Howell Public Schools Ruahmah J. Hutchings Elementary School - Howell, Michigan

Special Education Paraprofessional (3; Bell-to-bell)

Job ID: 5787184 | Application Deadline: Posted until filled | Re-Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) | Starting Date: To Be Determined | Position Type: Part-Time | Salary: $16.89 Per Hour | Job Categories: Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Reports To: Principal/Assistant Principal | Status: 10 month position; Student days | Location: Hutchings Elementary School | Days/Hours: Monday - Friday; 32.5 hours/week (daily schedule determined by student needs)

SUMMARY : A Special Education Paraprofessional provides academic, social, and/or behavior support to students with special education needs in order to enhance their success within the general education setting. Support may be provided individually or within small groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Support student achievement within the general/special education classroom.
• Assist in the monitoring and implementation of behavior intervention plans.
• Monitor student performance to ensure assignments are being completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with parents and staff within the school building.
• Adapting/modifying classroom materials, per teacher direction, accessible to students with special needs.
• May assist with individual student needs such as navigating the hallways and toileting.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and the community.
• Participates in in-service training programs as approved.
• Regularly, predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and have the requisite knowledge, skill and/or ability referenced below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES : None.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and must meet at least one of the following requirements:
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours).
• Obtain an Associate’s Degree (or higher).
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment:
• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness and mathematics readiness.
• Passing scores on one of the following assessments:
  • ETS ParaPro Assessment (passing score of 460).
  • Michigan Test for Teacher Certification – Basic Skills (MTTC).
  • SAT (taken on or after March 5, 2016) – Evidence-based Reading & Writing 480, Mathematics 530.
  • ACT (taken between January 1, 1989 and October 1, 2017) – Reading 22, Combined English/Writing 22, Mathematics 22.
  • Michigan Merit Examination (MME) (taken between January 1, 2007 and January 31, 2015) – Reading 1108, Writing 1129, Mathematics 1116.
  • WorkKeys (taken before June 1, 2017) – Reading for Information (Level 4 minimum), Applied Mathematics (Level 4 minimum), Writing (Level 3 minimum).

If you're selected for this position, official transcripts will be required.

Also, if you're selected for this position and need to take the ETS Parapro Assessment, please contact Colleen Swanson at [e-mail].

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Ability to work with the general public and students.

COMPUTER SKILLS : Basic computer skills.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS :

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and Board policies / administrative guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, speaking clearly and communicating thoughts succinctly.
• Excellent grammatical, spelling and punctuation skills.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in problem solving skills.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Ability to portray a professional demeanor in appearance and behavior.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, parents, teachers, administration and the school community.

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. The employee is regularly required to coordinate hands, eyes, feet and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements such as operation of a computer keyboard and telephone. The employee is required to be on his/her feet walking around the classroom and building for several hours at a time. The employee is occasionally required to exert light to medium physical effort in sedentary and light to medium work involving lifting, carrying, pushing, walking, standing, reaching with hands and arms, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision and ability to adjust focus.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY : The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. The work environment is normally indoors with controlled climate conditions. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION : This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The Howell Public School District retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment.

Howell Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its educational policies or practices on the basis of religion, race, color, sex, national origin or handicap of any individual.

Contact Information

• Liza Kelly
• 411 N. Highlander Way
• Howell, Michigan 48843
• Email: [e-mail]