Paraprofessional

• 6.5 hours; Secondary
  Northwest Education Services
  Benzie Central Schools
• Benzonia, Michigan This job is also posted in Northwest Education Services
  Job Details
  

Job ID:

5940868

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain focus on the developmental needs of our students and utilize best practices grounded
  in research regarding how these students learn best.
  
• Assist teacher in execution of lesson plans designed to promote best practices.
  
• Support non-academic needs to remove barriers that may interfere with academic success
  
• Participate in department, school, district, and parent meetings as needed
  
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents
  
• Abide by and maintain compliance with all district, state, and federal requirements
  

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• The ability to prioritize student learning needs over obstacles and barriers that can stand in the
  way of necessary change
  
• The strong desire to achieve outstanding results
  
• The strong desire and ability to build meaningful, caring relationships with students
  
• The skill and willingness to leverage student support systems to ensure that the social,
  emotional, nutritional, and health needs of ALL students are addressed
  
• The capacity to respond to the individual academic and non-academic needs of students
  
• The ability to seek out knowledgeable peers, coaches, and administrators for support and
  ongoing learning
  Benzie County Central Schools
  9300 Homestead Road
• Benzonia, MI 49616
• Phone (231) 882-9653
• Fax (231) 882-9121
  
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, execute plans and strategies specific to individual
  student needs
  
• Assist students in achieving success in regular or special education classes
  
• Provide instructional assistance and other duties as needed
  
• Participate in training; District or TBAISD provided
  
• Safely and caringly perform student support duties assigned
  
• Trained in, or willingness to be trained in CPI-intervention
  
• Assist student with disabilities to safely participate in all educational settings
  

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma Required
• Additional training and/or experience in education preferred
  Interested applicants should submit an application online and attach materials including a resume and
  cover letter at https://northwested.

tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

APPLICATION DEADLINE

• Until Filled
  

Position Type:

Full-Time