Special Education Paraprofessional, Level 2

Allegan Area ESA; Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Otsego Public Schools is seeking an OHS Level 2 Classroom Paraprofessional to support students with special needs in a high school setting. The role involves assisting teachers, implementing IEP goals, and providing physical support as needed.

Starting date is the 2026-27 school year, with pay per the OESPA pay scale. This is an internal/external posting intended to fill vacancies through a bidding process; the district emphasizes collaboration, safety, and nondiscrimination in employment

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers, ancillary staff and administration toward the implementation of IEP academic, functional, and behavioral objectives.
• Implement instructional plans provided by special and general education teachers, speech and language teacher and other professional staff.
• Provide physical assistance to assigned students as needed.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

DATE OF POSTING: October 13, 2026

TITLE OF POSITION:

OHS Level 2 Classroom Paraprofessional

STARTING DATE: 2026-27 School Year

PAY RATE: Per OESPA pay scale

CLOSING DATE: October 18, 2026 at 4:00 P.M.

Otsego Public Schools’ staff is the heart of the district, and we are looking to add a Special Education Parapro to our high school staff. Special Education Aide must be both physically and mentally able to work with students with special needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.


• Previous experience working with youth strongly preferred

Duties (non exhaustive list):

• Work with teachers, ancillary staff and administration toward the implementation of IEP academic, functional, and behavioral objectives.


• Implement instructional plans provided by special and general education teachers, speech and language teacher and other professional staff.


• Provide physical assistance to assigned students as needed.

Please see attached job description for details.

This method of posting jobs meets the requirements of our union groups to notify employees of vacancies. Positions may not be open to the public due to internal candidates and the bidding process.

Statement of Assurance:

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, 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.