Special Education Paraprofessional – Elementary

MEMSPA; Haslett (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Haslett Public Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support classroom teachers under IEP guidelines and maintain a safe, healthy school environment for students with disabilities.

The role involves implementing IEPs, possibly one-on-one or small group work, and participating in First Aid/CPR training with nonviolent intervention methods. Other duties include bus assistance and supervision in playground and lunch areas.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate and communicate with children, teachers, parents, and other professionals.
• May be required to facilitate medical and/or personal care needs of students.
• People skills sufficient for prolonged and effective contact with students with disabilities.
• Experience with Special Education Students.

Responsibilities

• Implement IEP program and follow behavior intervention program requirements for students with disabilities.
• Willingness to be trained in First Aid/CPR and implement nonviolent verbal and physical interventions.
• Help students with getting on and off the school bus.
• Playground/lunchroom supervision.

Skills

Communication with children

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration with staff

Special Education experience

Job description

Deadline: October 29, 2026
District/Organization: Haslett Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: According to Paraprofessional Master Agreement

Wilkshire Early Childhood Center
October 15, 2026

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a classroom teacher and the guidelines stated in the student’s IEP, provide a variety of support duties related to delivering a sound academic program and maintaining a healthy, safe, and supportive school environment for children with special needs. Special education paraprofessionals may be assigned one-on-one assignments or small group assignments depending on the nature of the student(s) disability and the educational setting.

• Responsible for implementing IEP program and following specific behavior intervention program requirements for students with disabilities.
• Willingness to be trained in First Aid/CPR and implement nonviolent verbal and physical interventions.
• Help students with getting on and off the school bus.
• Playground/lunchroom supervision.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate and communicate with children, teachers, parents, and other professionals.
• May be required to facilitate medical and/or personal care needs of students.
• People skills sufficient for prolonged and effective contact with students with disabilities.
• Experience with Special Education Students.

Terms of Employment

School year

Compensation

According to Paraprofessional Master Agreement

Equal Opportunity Employment

Haslett Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected status, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.