Special Education Paraprofessional: Student Support & Growth

Goodrich Area Schools; Goodrich (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodrich Area Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for Oaktree Elementary to support students with special needs and assist classroom teachers. You will provide direct supervision and implement designed interventions to promote student growth.

Responsibilities include maintaining student confidentiality, collaborating with the IEP team, and modeling positive behaviors during daily routines. The role requires reliable attendance and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Experience implementing academic supports as directed by the classroom teacher and/or special education case manager.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work with children of varying age groups.
• Display regular, predictable, and reliable attendance; good verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with special needs in the school setting.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all students and staff per FERPA.
• Implement specially designed student interventions.
• In the absence of direct supervision, act in the best interest of students and the school district.
• Interact with students, redirecting and teaching positive behaviors.
• Collaborate with the IEP team and attend necessary meetings.
• Establish priorities and organize work assignments.
• Ability to multitask.
• Other duties as assigned by the building administrator.

Skills

Experience working with children

Academic supports implementation

Varying age groups

Stress management

Attendance reliability

Verbal and written communication

Tolerance for differences in learning

Ability to multitask

Job description

The Goodrich Area Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for Oaktree Elementary to support students with special needs and assist classroom teachers. You will provide direct supervision and implement designed interventions to promote student growth.

Responsibilities include maintaining student confidentiality, collaborating with the IEP team, and modeling positive behaviors during daily routines. The role requires reliable attendance and strong communication skills.