Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional

Elementary Special Education Paraprofessional Whitmore Lake Public Schools - 4.0 Whitmore Lake, MI Job Details Full-time From $17.51 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Crisis intervention Behavior management for students with special needs Teacher collaboration Student record keeping Assisting with ADLs Classroom behavior modification Direct support Working with students with special education needs Public relations IEP implementation Patient personal care assistance

Full Job Description Application Deadline:

Until Filled Start Date:

August 19, 2026 ___________________________________

WHO WE ARE

Whitmore Lake Public Schools serves approximately 800 students in preschool-12th grade and their families in Whitmore Lake and the surrounding area. Whitmore Lake Elementary School is a K-5 building. We are dedicated to providing exceptional, personalized education to all. At the heart of all we do is our tight-knit Trojan community including our students, their families and our staff. We work hard and take pride in making every day a great day to be a Trojan. #

TrojanPride SALARY and FTE:

Starting at $17.51/hr, increasing with experience Full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m.

WORK LOCATION

Whitmore Lake Elementary School 1077 Barker Rd. Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

WHAT WE NEED:

A hardworking, self-starter ready to be a positive contributor to our tight-knit Elementary School community.

WHAT YOU NEED

Associates degree, or 60 hours of college credits, or passing MTTC Basic Skills /ETS test to demonstrate Highly Qualified status Must be able to implement strategies that fosters student independence. Must be able to follow data collection information to support functional behavioral assessment. Must have exceptional knowledge and skills in working with student behavior management in the general education setting. Must have demonstrable skills and prior experience in following a health care plan, if needed. Must be able to use "Non-Violent Crisis Intervention" CPI techniques and other behavior strategies. Understands how exceptional conditions can interact with the domains of human development and uses this knowledge to respond to the varying abilities and behaviors of individuals with exceptional learning needs. Creates a positive, engaging classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriately responds to the maturity level and interest of the students. Works as a team member to solve problems, develop and implement quality programming. Participates in special instructional activities to meet program and student goals Assists teachers and support staff in preparing materials, keeping records, recording student progress and other data collection measures in an objective manner. Assists general education colleagues with the integration of individuals with exceptional learning needs in general education environments and engages them in meaningful learning activities and interactions. Assists in creating and defining learning targets and communicates them effectively to students. Assists in implementing and monitoring IEP through group and individual instruction; including demonstrable skills in following IEP goals to specific related service areas (PT, OT, Speech, augmentative devices, etc.). Integrates support service activities into the program's curriculum and the school day. Manages and instructs students on appropriate behavior, using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and the student's behavior plan, if applicable. Uses appropriate technologies to support instructional planning and individualized instruction. Monitors health needs and implements specialized care programs under the direction of professional staff, if needed. Assists with self-care, eating/feeding, dressing, toileting, as well as medical intervention if necessary. Participates in professional development, maintains appropriate certification and qualifications and keeps current in changing pedagogy. Participates in district and school initiatives, adheres to building and district school improvement plans. Acts as a public relations agent for the success and image of the district. Communicates effectively and objectively with students, parents, and administration in advocacy of student growth. Provides assistance to the operation of the total school program. Integrates cultural consciousness in instruction, classroom culture and classroom artifacts. Collects and integrates information about community heritage in instruction. Adheres to district and school rules and procedures. Conducts behavior to demonstrate collegiality and professionalism. Regular, predictable attendance Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the Board of Education may be considered. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

Competitive salary structure Customized retirement plan options Excellent compensation package including up to full-family health coverage with long-term disability, medical, dental, vision and life insurance Health Insurance Opt-Out Cash Bonus Childcare tuition discount Professional development, career growth, and promotion opportunities Small school with a positive school culture built on support and collaboration Whitmore Lake Public Schools, 8845 Main Street, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, physical handicap, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, political belief or age in admission, treatment or participation in its programs, services and activities or in employment. For further information about this policy, contact the Superintendent's Office, 8845 Main St., Whitmore Lake, MI 734-449-4461