Special Education Paraprofessional - Cherryland MS

Elk Rapids Schools; Elk Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk Rapids Schools seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support Cherryland Middle School students with academic, social, and emotional needs. You will work under the principal and collaborate with teachers to implement individualized interventions and maintain student records.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and basic technology understanding; preferred candidates have 2+ years post-secondary training and prior experience in PreK-12 education.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic understanding of current technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational support and academic interventions for students.
• Maintain program records and monitor student progress.
• Assist with behavioral interventions and personal care.
• Supervise and manage small groups; build positive relationships.
• Follow board and district policies and attendance expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain consistent attendance; solve problems professionally.
• Use basic computer skills (email, calendars, work orders).

Skills

Educational support

Organizational skills

Behavioral interventions

Relationship building

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Two Years Post-Secondary Training

Experience in PreK-12 education

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessional - Cherryland MS

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Job Details

Job ID: 5870705

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Special Education Paraprofessional REPORTS TO: Principal JOB FUNCTION: Responsible for working closely with and supporting the academic, safety, and social/emotional well-being of students within Cherryland Middle School’s special education population. This position is assigned to Cherryland Middle School.

DISTRICT DESCRIPTION: Elk Rapids Schools has approximately 975 students in grades K-12 and is located in the northwest lower peninsula of Michigan. The District also serves as an authorizer of Mill Creek Academy, a K-5th-grade District that educates approximately 230 students. Elk Rapids Schools is an education leader within the Northwest Education Services Intermediate School District and is eager to interview the best candidates for this vacancy. The District has preschool classrooms with additional preschools available within the community. There is one PreK-5th grade elementary school, a 6th-8th grade middle school, one 9th-12th grade high school, a K-5th grade authorized Public School Academy, and extensive alternative education opportunities, career and technical education opportunities, as well as several Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment college courses, are available.

• Must have the ability to provide educational support and academic interventions by working directly with students and teaching staff to increase academic and social skills.
• Be dependable and possess strong organizational skills.
• Maintain program records, monitor student progress, and report as directed.
• Assist with proactive behavioral interventions and personal care in the support of an individual student.
• Maintain appropriate supervision and small group behavior management.
• Work with individual students and small groups to follow a support plan.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, the public, and other staff members.
• Exhibit a positive attitude, creativity, independent thinking, and the ability to take initiative.
• Adhere to all Board and District policies.
• Regular, predictable, and physical attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains consistent, predictable, and physical attendance to meet the requirements of the position.
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Professionally solve problems.
• Perform basic computer skills, including email, calendars, work orders, and basic office programs.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology

Preferred:

• Two Years Post-Secondary Training
• Experience working within PreK-12th grade education and working with individuals or small groups administering academic interventions

OTHER INFORMATION

Terms of Employment: Monday-Friday during the school year 35 hours per week Single-provider health insurance Retirement benefits This position is for the 2026-27 School Year Application Deadline: Friday, August 14th, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kortni Huron
• Elk Rapids Schools
• Email: [e-mail]