Special Education Paraprofessional

Job overview

The Special Education Paraprofessional role is onsite in Detroit, MI, with work locations at Detroit Service Learning Academy and Redford Service Learning Academy. The posting lists pay of $16.50–$17.00 per hour. The paraprofessional supports students in the Special Education Department under the direction of a certified teacher. The role assists students with special needs in daily classroom activities and supports their physical, emotional health, safety, dignity, and learning goals in collaboration with teachers and related service staff.

What you'll do

• Assist students with special needs under a certified teacher’s direction
• support daily classroom activities and student well-being and safety
• collaborate with special and general education teachers and related service staff
• handle internal and external communications
• help collect and chart data on IEP goals, objectives, and services.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education paraprofessional

elite school staffing

detroit mi

detroit service learning academy

redford service learning academy

special education

classroom support

student safety

iep data

teacher collaboration

monday–friday

8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

$16.50–$17/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A high school diploma is required. Candidates must meet Michigan Title 1 paraprofessional requirements through either 60 college credits in any subject or a passing ETS ParaPro Assessment score. Previous special education or elementary experience is preferred but not required. Travel to other district buildings is required.

About the employer

Elite School Staffing is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.