Vocational Education Paraprofessional - Culinary

Career Prep Center; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Warren Consolidated Schools Career Prep Center in Sterling Heights, Michigan seeks a Vocational Education Paraprofessional - Culinary to support teachers in instruction and supervision of students.

The role is full-time during the 195-day year, with hours 6:55am-2:10pm. Starting pay is $18.48/hr, increasing after 45 days to $19.05/hr, with relevant certifications encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant college education or trade school experience preferred.
• At least 2,000 hours of work experience in the area within last five years.
• Good communication skills and ability to work with students.
• Basic skills assessment at 70% on file.

Responsibilities

• Provide students with assistance as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Administer tests, homework, and make-up work to support instruction.
• Assist students individually or in groups with assignments.
• Guide students in independent study to promote success.
• Implement instructional programs under supervision to improve learning.
• Monitor students to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Perform record keeping and clerical tasks to support staff.
• Prepare bi-weekly reports maintaining accurate records.
• Supervise students as directed to reinforce learning.
• Follow safety procedures and proper equipment use.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Occasionally assist other personnel with tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work with students

Education

High school diploma

College or trade school education preferred

Tools

OSHA Certification

Culinary ServeSafe

Allergen ServeSafe

Food Handler ServeSafe

ServeSafe Manager

Job description

Vocational Education Paraprofessional - Culinary

Warren Consolidated Schools Career Prep Center - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948361

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 02, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The job of a Vocational Education Paraprofessional was established for the purpose/s of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of students, and performing classroom clerical tasks in support of the instructional process.

Work Year:

195 days per year

6.75 hours per day

Time: 6:55am-2:10pm

Probationary Rate:

$18.48/hr. After 45 worked days rate increases to $19.05/hr.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or its equivalent. Relevant college education or trade school experience preferred. At least 2,000 hours of work experience in area being hired within last five years. Good communication skills and ability to work with students. Demonstrated aptitude to work well with high school students. Must have basic skills assessment, pertinent to position, at 70% on file in the Human Resources Department. If OPAC testing is not on file, selected candidates will be contacted for testing.

Certification in: OSHA Culinary ServeSafe Allergen ServeSafe Food Handler ServeSafe Manager

Basic Responsibilities :

• Provide students with assistance as directed by the classroom teacher in various instructional situations such as reviewing test materials, overseeing application of learned concepts, and giving actual demonstrations of job skill(s) to be learned for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
• Administer tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.
• Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.
• Guide students in independent study (e.g. enrichment work, remedial work, etc.) for the purpose of providing student success.
• Implement, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• Monitor individual students, classroom activities for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Perform record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. bi-weekly reports on special populations, students, scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher, and/or administrator in providing records/materials.
• Prepare bi-weekly reports for the purpose of maintaining accurate records.
• Supervise individual and small groups of students as directed by the teacher (e.g. learning safety rules and regulations, developing social skills, identifying job tools, equipment, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing academic instruction.
• Understand, practice and reinforce safety procedures and proper use of equipment to students for the purpose of maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Maintain regular personal attendance and punctuality for the purpose of ensuring efficient delivery of services to the District.
• Occasionally assist other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.48 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Carlie McClenathan , Principal/Program Administrator
• Career Prep Center
• Email: [e-mail]