High School MiCI Paraprofessional

Kenowa Hills Public Schools • Grand Rapids, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kenowa Hills Public Schools is seeking compassionate, dependable, and student-centered individuals to serve as Special Education Paraprofessionals. These positions support students with disabilities in academic, behavioral, social-emotional, communication, functional, and adaptive skill development throughout the school day. Paraprofessionals work collaboratively with special education teachers, general education staff, therapists, administrators, and families to create safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive. Successful candidates must be flexible, energetic, relationship-focused, and able to respond effectively to the changing needs of students throughout the school day.

Requirements

• Meet Michigan paraprofessional qualification requirements through one of the following: Associate's Degree or higher; OR Minimum of sixty (60) earned college credit hours; OR Passing score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
• CPI and Ukeru training required as a condition of employment (district training provided)
• Ability to use age-appropriate language, tone, and instructional practices when working with students
• Ability to establish and maintain routines while adapting to changing student needs
• Ability to function effectively and collaborate regularly as a member of an instructional team
• Reliable and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to support classroom instruction, intervention activities, and student learning
• Ability to process paperwork, collect student data, and maintain accurate records
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with students, families, and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
• Selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to employment through Livescan fingerprinting.
• The candidate is responsible for the fingerprinting background check fee.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Pre-K–12 students preferred
• Experience working with students with disabilities, behavioral needs, communication needs, sensory needs, or diverse learning needs preferred

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Assist students academically in individual, small-group, and classroom settings
• Support behavior intervention plans, social-emotional learning goals, communication goals, and functional skill development
• Provide instructional support during core instruction, intervention periods, specials, lunch, recess, field trips, community-based instruction, assemblies, and school activities
• Assist students with transitions throughout the school day
• Collect student data and maintain accurate documentation related to IEP goals and objectives
• Support implementation of accommodations, modifications, and behavior support plans
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, administrators, transportation staff, and families
• Support students exhibiting behavioral, emotional, communication, sensory, or self-regulation challenges
• Assist students with toileting, feeding, mobility, positioning, and other personal care needs as assigned
• Utilize CPI and Ukeru strategies as trained when responding to student dysregulation or behavioral concerns
• Participate in field trips, community outings, assemblies, school events, and extracurricular activities as assigned
• Maintain active supervision and safety awareness across classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, buses, and community settings
• Move quickly and respond immediately to student safety concerns, medical needs, emergencies, or behavioral incidents
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• District training provided for CPI and Ukeru

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree