ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING DATE OF POSTING

September 9, 2026 TITLE

OF POSITION

Special Education Paraprofessional - 35 hours/week

LOCATION

Dix Street Elementary, Kindergarten Classroom

PAY RATE

$15.45/hour

STARTING DATE

2026-27 School Year

CLOSING DATE

September 14, 2026 at 4:00pm Otsego Public Schools' staff is the heart of the district, and we are looking to add a Special Education Parapro to our elementary staff. Special Education Aide must be both physically and mentally able to work with students with special needs.

Requirements:

Minimum of High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Previous experience working with youth strongly preferred Duties (non exhaustive list): Work with teachers, ancillary staff and administration toward the implementation of IEP academic, functional, and behavioral objectives Implement instructional plans provided by special and general education teachers, speech and language teacher and other professional staff Provide physical assistance to assigned students as needed. Please see attached job description for details. Letters of application and resumes should be sent to: Amber Neal Otsego Public Schools 400 Sherwood Street Otsego

MI 49078

Responses may be sent via e-mail to: aneal@otsegops.org ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ This method of posting jobs meets the requirements of our union groups to notify employees of vacancies. Positions may not be open to the public due to internal candidates and the bidding process.

Statement of Assurance:

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.