Special Education Paraprofessionals (Full and Part Time)

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium; Mount Pleasant (AR); On-site; USD 16,990 - 24,199; Part time

Job summary

Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium is hiring Special Education Paraprofessionals for the 2026-2027 school year. Both full-time and part-time positions are available. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and experience in supporting students in various capacities. The role includes assisting students with communication and maintaining professionalism. Compensation starts at $14.95/hour for 35 hours a week. Great opportunity for those seeking to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Enjoys supporting students in a positive manner.
• Must meet background check and fingerprinting requirements.
• Achieve quality standards through various assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support students physically, academically, and socially.
• Maintain professional conduct with all school stakeholders.
• Lifting students or materials as required.

Skills

Support students positively

Confidentiality

Physical ability to lift 40 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of two years of college or Associates' Degree

Job description

Special Education Paraprofessionals (Full and Part Time) - Job ID 34571

The following position is available for the 2026‑2027 school year.

Position Details

FTE Position Building: 1.00 SPECIAL EDUCATION Paraprofessionals All Levels.

Full and Part Time Positions Available.

Required Qualifications

• Highly enjoys working with and supporting students in a positive, productive and patient manner.
• High School Diploma or equivalent and meet requirement for background check and fingerprinting.
• Paraprofessionals who work in buildings supported with Title 1 funds must meet one of the following requirements:
  • Complete at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education (60 semester hours) OR obtain an Associates' Degree or higher;
  • Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through formal state or local academic assessment (Workkeys Test, MTTC, ETS Para Assessment).

Responsibilities

• Support students in the school environment physically, academically, behaviorally and socially, including assisting students with auxiliary and augmentative communication.
• Have professional tact, diplomacy and presentation with administrators, staff, teachers, students, parents and community; understand and maintain confidentiality.
• Have the physical ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of First Aid, CPR, Behavior Management and Physical Intervention Skills.

Non‑Discrimination Statement

The District 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 basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about unlawful discrimination, including unlawful harassment and retaliation, may be referred to the District's applicable Coordinator and/or an agency with jurisdiction, such as the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or the Department of Justice.

Compensation

According to the negotiated Master Agreement with the Mt. Pleasant Support Staff Education Association (Step 1 is $14.95/hour).

Full Time is 7.0 Hours/Day 35 hours/week.