Special Education Paraprofessionals (Full and Part Time)

Grand Blanc Community Schools; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Pleasant Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. Positions available are full and part time, with a 1.00 FTE in some assignments.

Responsibilities include supporting students in the school environment and assisting with communication needs, while upholding confidentiality and professional conduct with staff and families. Physical work includes lifting up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• 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: at least 2 years of college or an associates degree, or a state/local assessment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Student support

Confidentiality

Positive demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Posting

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

MT. PLEASANT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Reports to:

Building Principal

Position details

FTEPositionBuilding

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; OR
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through formal state or local academic assessment (Workkeys Test, MTTC, ETS Para Assessment)

A successful candidate will.

• 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 35hours/week

MPSPA 2021-2025 Contract.docx