Special Education Paraprofessional: Elevate Student Growth

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Ypsilanti (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ypsilanti Community Schools seeks a Paraprofessional (Special Education) at Ypsilanti Puentes Multilingual School. The role supports students with diverse needs, assists with IEP goals, prepares materials, records progress, and collaborates with teachers to ensure safe, inclusive instruction.

The position emphasizes building a positive classroom culture, data-driven instruction, and strong communication with families and school teams to promote student growth and independence.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School graduate with transcripts.
• Experience implementing strategies for student independence.
• Knowledge of functional behavioral assessment data collection.
• Ability to follow health care plans and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to varied abilities and behaviors of students with special needs.
• Create a positive, engaging classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Assist teachers with materials and data collection and record-keeping.
• Assist with implementing and monitoring IEP goals in groups and individually.
• Use technology to support instructional planning and personalized instruction.
• Monitor health needs and provide care under professional supervision.
• Communicate effectively with students, families and staff.

Skills

Behavior management

Data collection

IEP awareness

Crisis intervention

Health care procedures

Transfers and lifting

Education

High School Graduation

Job description

Ypsilanti Community Schools seeks a Paraprofessional (Special Education) at Ypsilanti Puentes Multilingual School. The role supports students with diverse needs, assists with IEP goals, prepares materials, records progress, and collaborates with teachers to ensure safe, inclusive instruction.

The position emphasizes building a positive classroom culture, data-driven instruction, and strong communication with families and school teams to promote student growth and independence.