Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional

Deadline: October 30, 2026

District/Organization: Clare Public Schools

Position/Type: Other, full time

Salary: Current bargaining unit salary schedules can be viewed on our website at www.clare.k12.mi.us; total salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience of the successful candidate and qualifications as determined by the Superintendent of Schools.

Position Details

QUALIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED: Highly Qualified (HQ) as per No Child Left Behind (NCLB) standards;

• e.g.: Associate's Degree, passing score on ETS Parapro Assessment, or MTTC Basic Skills Test

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred but not required. Preference given to individuals with teaching certificate and/or preparation in child development

• Technical skills: office procedures including telephone, filing, and organizational skills; keyboarding, internet, and email; experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel; Google applications including Calendar, Docs, and Sheets.

• Public Relations Skills: Ability to relate to school age children, parents, teachers, and members of the community

• Obtain CPI certification

• Possess well-developed problem-solving skills

• Ability to provide positive guidance to students in a manner that communicates dignity and respect

• Knowledge of assigned cognitive, developmental, behavioral, and physical disabilities

• Knowledge of appropriate curriculum (reading, writing, math, social studies, and science)

• Ability to establish rapport and maintain appropriate relationships with students, staff, and parents

• Possess sound, independent judgment, including handling of confidential matters

• Ability to adapt to changes in plans or activities on short notice

• Pass background check

• Job description available upon request

For further information, please see the attached job posting. Thank you for your interest in Clare Public Schools!

E-mail: apply@clare.k12.mi.us

Website: Link

Attachments: Position-Announcement-Paraprofessional-September-30-2026.pdf

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