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PBIS General Paraprofessional - Alpine
Kenowa Hills Public Schools
Alpine Elementary - Comstock Park, Michigan This job is also posted in Kenowa Hills Public Schools, and Kent ISD
Job Details
Job ID:
5792607
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Aug 14, 2026
Job Description
POSITION
PBIS Paraprofessional
LOCATION
Alpine Elementary
SCHEDULE
6.5 Hours/Day//32.5 Hours/Week
RATE OF PAY
Per Board Authorization
POSITION SUMMARY
Kenowa Hills Public Schools is seeking a positive, energetic, and student-centered PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Paraprofessional to support students through proactive behavioral interventions, relationship-building, academic assistance, and social-emotional learning.
This position plays a critical role in creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment while helping students develop self-regulation, problem-solving skills, positive relationships, and academic success. The successful candidate will work closely with classroom teachers, intervention staff, administrators, and families to support student growth both behaviorally and academically.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet Michigan paraprofessional qualification requirements through one of the following:
Associate's Degree or higher; OR
Minimum of sixty (60) earned college credit hours; OR
Passing score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
Applicants who do not meet one of the above requirements are not eligible for employment in this position.
CPI and Ukeru training required as a condition of employment (district training provided)
Experience working with Pre-K-12 students preferred
Experience supporting students with behavioral, social-emotional, and academic needs preferred
Ability to implement PBIS practices, behavior interventions, and de-escalation strategies
Ability to establish positive relationships with students while maintaining consistent expectations and boundaries
Ability to support classroom instruction, intervention groups, and individualized student support plans
Ability to communicate effectively and develop positive relationships with students, families, and staff
Ability to collect data and maintain documentation as assigned
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Reliable and consistent attendance is an essential function of this position
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide Tier 2 behavioral supports and interventions for students
Support implementation of PBIS systems and school-wide behavioral expectations
Facilitate Check-In/Check-Out systems and student goal-setting activities
Provide academic support through individual and small-group instruction as directed
Support students with social-emotional learning, self-regulation, and conflict resolution
Assist with implementation of behavior support plans and intervention strategies
Collect behavioral and academic data as assigned
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, interventionists, administrators, and families
Supervise students during lunch, recess, transitions, arrival, dismissal, specials, field trips, and school activities
Utilize CPI and Ukeru strategies as trained when responding to behavioral concerns
Build positive relationships that foster student engagement, attendance, and school success
Perform additional duties as assigned
WORK LOCATION REQUIREMENT
This is an in-person position requiring regular on-site attendance. The essential functions of this position cannot be performed remotely.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the ability to:
Stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, crouch, reach, and move frequently throughout the school day
Lift, carry, push, pull, and move instructional materials, equipment, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds
Maintain active supervision of students in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, playgrounds, and outdoor learning environments
Participate in outdoor supervision during all seasons and varying Michigan weather conditions
Move quickly and respond immediately to student safety concerns, behavioral incidents, or emergencies
Support students who may exhibit behavioral dysregulation, emotional challenges, or unsafe behaviors
Safely implement CPI and Ukeru strategies as trained
Participate in field trips, assemblies, school events, and extracurricular activities as assigned
The work environment may include moderate to high noise levels, frequent movement, student conflicts, behavioral incidents, and situations requiring flexibility, sound judgment, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS
Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to employment through Livescan fingerprinting. The candidate is responsible for the fingerprinting background check fee.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Kenowa Hills Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), age, disability, height, weight, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, services, activities, or employment practices.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact Human Resources.