Special Ed Para Educator Aug 2026

Waverly Community Schools•Lansing, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Waverly Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Para Educator for Elmwood. This position is for the school year, with a start date in August 2026. The role involves supporting students with their academic, behavioral, and daily living needs under the guidance of a certified teacher and related service providers. The para educator will participate in various school activities, assist with instruction, and ensure student safety.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma
Prior experience working with students, school personnel, and parents
CPI Certification or willingness to obtain
Strong communication skills
Knowledge of PBIS and MTSS
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to demonstrate the character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting with staff, students, and community members.

Responsibilities

Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategies for individual and group behavioral management, academic, or transitioning goals.
Actively participate in building activities, meetings, conferences, IEPs, swimming or pool activities, lunch, community-based instruction or activities, etc. as determined by the building administration or assigned certified teacher.
Assist in instruction of information and concepts, selection and preparation of materials, establishment of reward systems, as determined by the certified teacher.
Assist with transportation-loading and unloading of buses.
Transport small numbers of students to activities in school vehicles when necessary in accordance with board policy.
Inform the certified teacher of any specific needs or concerns regarding the students.
Follow through with suggestions by related service providers as directed by the teacher.
Assist in the medical, adaptive daily living, and self-care needs of students which could include assisting students with eating, hygiene, toileting, and diapering.
Lift and transfer students as needed.
Assist in preparing students for pool activities and assist in the pool with students under WSI supervision.
Assist in behavioral/academic/vocational interventions as needed.
Perform record keeping and organizational tasks as appropriate.
Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents and the community in professional, supportive and cooperative ways.
Serve as a positive role model.
Assist in arranging and managing the physical setting so that it is conducive to learning.
Assist with the school day activities such as before and after-school supervision, lunch and recess and bus loading and unloading supervision, to ensure the safety of all students.
Maintain in-person and on-time attendance as required.
Communicate effectively with staff and parents.
Perform all other duties as assigned.