Paraprofessional/Special Education Aide
About The Position
BrightBee connects schools with support staff to address K-12 staffing needs. Independent contractors, called Bees, choose assignments that fit their skills and schedules; assignments can last from one day to several weeks. BrightBee has partnered with Grand Rapids Public Schools to provide Special Education Aides across the district. In this role, you will support students with academic and behavior interventions, small-group or one-on-one learning, specialized curricula, progress tracking, and compliance documentation. You will also assist with personal care, daily living routines, and physical needs, and actively supervise students throughout the school environment. Assignments may include classroom and after-school activities, lunch, recess, and other school activities. You will work closely with teachers and school staff. Work is available two to five days per week, with the highest need on Fridays. The schedule is primarily a full school day, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Assignment rates start at $17.50 for mild/moderate assignments and $19 for moderate/severe assignments. The posting also lists an overall hourly range of $17.50–$24.50. New Bees are eligible for a $100 bonus after completing their fifth assignment, and a first 10% rate increase occurs after completing 50 assignments. Pay is processed weekly for assignments completed during the prior week. Before working with students, candidates must complete required clearances, including a background check and livescan, and may need additional testing or clearances. Candidates must follow safety, conduct, and mandated reporter requirements. Clearance costs are the candidate’s responsibility; the average cost in Michigan is stated to be $70. BrightBee provides guidance through the process. Assignments may require lifting up to 30 pounds and standing for extended periods.
Requirements
- Have 60 college credits or a score of 460 on the ETS ParaPro Exam.
- Have experience working as a paraprofessional.
- Pass a background check and complete required school clearances, including livescan.
- Follow safety and reporting guidelines and comply with mandated reporter training and reporting requirements.
- Provide authorization to contact former employers.
- Be able to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods, as assignments may require.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) experience.
- Experience working with children or teens.
- Patience, reliability, and a positive attitude.
Responsibilities
- Assist with academic and behavior interventions.
- Support small-group and one-on-one learning.
- Help execute specialized curricula, track student progress, and assist with required compliance documentation.
- Support students with personal care, daily living routines, and physical needs.
- Provide active supervision across the school environment.
- Support students with learning and after-school classroom activities.
- Help manage behavior using positive reinforcement.
- Assist students during lunch, recess, and school activities.
- Work closely with teachers and school staff.
- Follow safety, conduct, mandated reporter, and reporting requirements.
Benefits
- A $100 bonus after completing the fifth assignment.
- A 10% rate increase after completing the 50th assignment.
- Weekly pay for assignments completed during the prior week.
- Flexible, app-based work and opportunities to choose assignments.
- Support through the application and clearance process.
- Opportunities to grow work experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
