Support Staff: Classroom Aide

Sylvania; Leland Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

MPSERS retirement

Competitive package

Job summary

Leland Public School seeks a Classroom Aide to provide academic, social-emotional, and operational support in a busy elementary setting. The role requires a self-directed professional who can anticipate needs without disrupting instruction and who helps supervise lunch, transitions, and playground activities.

Responsibilities include assisting teachers with lesson materials, supporting student behavior according to district policy, and offering small-group interventions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or higher in education or related field preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children in education, coaching, or childcare setting highly valued.
• Requirements: Ability to pass all required background checks and meet state requirements for school personnel.

Responsibilities

• Social-Emotional Support: Provide stable, nurturing presence and assist students with self-regulation.
• Behavioral Management: Use low-stakes discipline aligned with district behavior plans.
• Instructional Support: Assist classroom teachers with lesson plans and materials preparation.
• Student Supervision: Supervise lunch, recess, transitions, and outdoor activities for safety and inclusion.
• Site Presence: Maintain visibility across campus and model positive interactions.
• Campus Safety & Logistics: Support opening/closing routines, crossing guard duties, and arrivals.
• Restorative Practices: Facilitate restorative conversations to repair relationships.
• Academic Intervention: Provide small-group academic instruction aligned with core programs.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Empathy

Relationship-building

Critical thinking

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher preferred

Job description

Leland Public School

Support Staff: Classroom Aide

POSITION SUMMARY

The Classroom Aide is a key partner in the classroom and school community, providing academic, social-emotional, and operational support to ensure a safe, warm, and productive learning environment. This role requires a professional who is self-directed and able to anticipate classroom needs without disrupting the flow of instruction. This position bridges the gap between the classroom and communal spaces, upholding district behavior expectations during transitions, lunch, and recess. Paraprofessionals perform other tasks as assigned, including but not limited to lunchroom and playground supervision, crossing-guard duties, hall monitoring, light housekeeping, and providing academic support in small groups.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s degree or higher in education or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children in an education, coaching, or childcare setting is highly valued.
• Requirements: Ability to pass all required background checks and meet state requirements for school personnel.

Required Skills and Values

• LPS puts students first: Approach student behavior and academic needs with student growth in mind, showing empathy and a commitment to a welcoming, caring school community.
• LPS builds transgenerational relationships: Build mutually respectful and supportive relationships with teachers, other support staff, and the administrative team to coordinate consistent student support, modeling relationship problem-solving skills.
• LPS values critical thinking: Demonstrate a problem-solving mindset and a willingness to participate in ongoing professional development. Thoughtfully maintain student privacy and confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Social-Emotional Support: Support student emotional health by providing a stable, nurturing presence and assisting students with self-regulation.
• Behavioral Management: Provide thoughtful, low-stakes discipline and consequences for lunch and recess behaviors that are strictly aligned with the LPS behavior response plan.
• Instructional Support: Assist classroom teachers with the implementation of lesson plans and the preparation of instructional materials.
• Student Supervision: Supervise students during lunch, recess, transitions, and outdoor activities, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment regardless of weather conditions.
• Site Presence: Maintain a high level of visibility and support throughout the school building and grounds, acting as a role model for positive interactions and cell phone rules.
• Campus Safety & Logistics: Support beginning and end-of-day operations, including crossing guard duties, car line, bus line, and door greeting.
• Restorative Practices: Facilitate low-stakes restorative conversations in response to recess or lunch conflicts to repair relationships and build community.
• Academic Intervention: Provide small-group academic instruction and interventions in alignment with core academic programs and the Science of Reading.
• Other duties as assigned

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Mobility: Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and move quickly to intervene in student safety issues.
• Outdoor Environment: Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions for extended periods (recess/arrival/dismissal).
• Presence: Walking and working across the campus building throughout the day to provide a visible presence for students and staff.

Salary and Benefits

Salary Range: Will be set using the MEA Support Staff Contract based on experience.

Benefits include a competitive package, health insurance, and MPSERS retirement.