A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
Midvale Early Childhood Center Commensurate with experience and
SALARY:
based on the BAP salary scale
POSTING DATE
July 1, 2026
DEADLINE:
Until Filled
SCHEDULE
.8 FTE, Monday - Thursday
START DATE
August 24, 2026
Job Summary :
The Paraprofessional provides assistance to teachers, and other school personnel, in the delivery of quality education and support services for students, in an array of classroom settings. Duties will vary according to the needs of the student(s) from physical assistance and care, to behavior management and academic assistance.
Essential Functions :
Works under the supervision of the teacher by assisting student(s) with disabilities on an individual or group basis in the general education and/or special education classrooms with instructional and non-instructional duties as directed.
Essential duties include:
Early Childhood Development & Instructional Support Support the teacher in implementing play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that foster cognitive, social-emotional, language, and motor development. Guide and interact with students during free choice, interest centers, and small group activities to encourage exploration, language acquisition, and problem-solving. Assist children in developing self-regulation, co-regulation, emotional identification, and positive peer interactions using restorative and positive behavior strategies. Daily Routines & Caregiving Provide nurturing, sanitary, and dignified assistance with personal care needs, including toilet training, transitions to bathroom routines, and handwashing. Supervise and facilitate family-style dining during meals and snacks; assist students with opening items while encouraging independent feeding skills and self-help habits. Actively supervise and engage with students during outdoor play, recess, and gym activities to ensure safety and encourage physical development. Classroom Environment & Observation Maintain continuous, active visual and auditory supervision of all children at all times, ensuring classroom and playground safety regulations are strictly met. Assist in maintaining a clean, sanitized, organized, and inviting classroom environment, including washing toys, wiping tables, and setting up learning stations. Assist the teacher by observing student behaviors and developmental milestones, and helping to collect data or portfolio evidence (such as anecdotal notes or photos).
Qualifications & Education:
(1) 60 semester hours of college credit or obtained an associate's degree preferred; or (2) Met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrated through a formal state or local academic assessment: (3) Knowledge of, and ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or (4) Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
Skills:
Personality and mature judgment to work effectively and harmoniously with both students and adults.
Competency in all academic areas:
reading, writing, spelling and mathematics. Good listening and speaking skills. Ability to make sound decisions. Competency in, and ability to assist students with using, computer programs. Knowledge and ability to use effective telephone techniques. Ability to be flexible and adaptable, and change activities in the classroom as needed in those unexpected situations. Requirements Be able to provide physical support to students with disabilities Be able to lift up to 40 pounds Be able to assist with health care procedures Be able to support students in general education classes Be able to support students in the community Be willing to attend professional development annually to increase skills to support students In order to be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The essential functions listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required Salary Commensurate with experience and based on the BAP salary scale Method of Application Interested external candidates meeting the above qualifications must complete the online application through the Oakland Human Resources Consortium website by the deadline listed. Candidates should include a resume and cover letter. The posting can be found at Birmingham Human Resources, click on Employment Opportunities > Open Position
BIRMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS STATEMENT OF NON DISCRIMINATION NOTICE OF
The Board of Education is committed to maintaining a learning/working environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, free from discrimination and harassment. There will be no tolerance for discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability or age. The District prohibits harassment and other forms of discrimination whether occurring at school, on District property, in a District vehicle, or at any District related activity or event. The Superintendent will designate compliance officers and develop and implement regulations for the reporting, investigation and resolution of complaints of discrimination or harassment. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Students - Inquiries related to discrimination on the basis of disability should be directed to: Executive Director of Specialized Instruction and Student Services, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000. Direct all other inquiries related to discrimination to: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 31301 Evergreen Road, Beverly Hills, MI 48025, 248.203.3000.
