Special Education Paraprofessional

Special Education Paraprofessional JobID: 33769 Position Type: Student Support Services/Independence Paraprofessional (IP)Date Posted: 10/27/2026Location: Melvindale N. Allen Park SchoolsDistrict: Melvindale Northern Allen Park Public Schools Additional Information: Show/HidePosition: Special Education Independence Paraprofessional Location: K-12 (flexible) Role and ResponsibilitiesProvides assistance and support to the students with personal care needs such as behavior redirection, toileting, lifting or dressing, etc. Able to effectively present a re-teaching of a lesson to a single student or small group of students.Supervise students before and after class/lunch.Keep students on task during instruction activities, maintaining consistency throughout the day.Assist teachers in implementing Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and behavior plans such as: self-help skills, socialization, language development, toilet and hygiene training, personal care duties, and behavior management.Collaborate with the IEP team and use best practice interventions to assist students. Follow through with teacher directed classroom management plans and behavior intervention plans.Accompany students during time in the hallway and on the playground.Interact with students on an ongoing and consistent basis.Maintain confidentiality.Keep records and data as required by the program.Physically able to lift 50 pounds.Perform other duties as requested by the building administrator or designee. Qualifications and Education RequirementsMinimum of High School Diploma or equivalent Preferred: Two years (60 credit hours) or Associate's degree from an accredited collegiate institution.OR Pass a state approved paraprofessional assessment. Experience working with special education students is preferred. Work Schedule and Rate of Pay7.25 hours/day, 40 weeks/year (follow student schedule)Pay according to Collective Bargaining AgreementStarting hourly rate $18.91