MOCI Primary Classroom Paraprofessional (Gaylord Intermediate School,Gaylord,MI Job Gaylord area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Position: MOCI Primary Classroom Paraprofessional (Gaylord Intermediate School, Gaylord, MI)

MOCI Primary Classroom Paraprofessional (Gaylord Intermediate School, Gaylord, MI)

District/Organization: COPESD
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $16.37 – $21.24

Title: MOCI Primary Classroom Paraprofessional (Gaylord Intermediate School, Gaylord, MI)
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Supervisor of Special Education
Updated: June 2026

Position Summary
Able to effectively carry out teacher directions and implement student IEP goals for students with developmental disabilities; especially CI, ASD, and SXI, in a classroom and community setting.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
(Essential functions in terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act)
To give supportive assistance to the classroom teacher
To take an active role in the education of students who require special assistance or services within the classroom, building, or larger community
To support the health and physical needs of students
To prepare educational materials used during instruction
To assist in the documentation of student progress
To utilize positive behavior supports for improving the behavioral needs of students
To assist in carrying out the daily self-care routines/needs of students
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.
Preferred Employment Qualifications
Education:

High School diploma or equivalent
Experience:

None
Supervisory Responsibilities:

None
Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:
None
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.
Required
Ability to maintain confidentiality with staff and sensitive information.
Ability to interact with students with developmental delays in a manner appropriate to their age/ability level.
Ability to facilitate, support, and improve the academic learning of students.
Ability to follow behavior plans and discipline procedures consistent with teacher management systems and individual IEPs.
Ability to work as part of a highly motivated, interdisciplinary team as well as independently.
Ability to lift students when necessary for transporting, adaptive equipment, and self-care.
Ability to independently supervise students in various settings.
Timely, regular, and consistent daily attendance is required.
Ability to consistently and reliably perform all duties of the position.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects, materials, or students. There is stooping, bending and reaching.
Work Environment
School Setting
Terms of Employment
Annual Work Days: 183 days / 1281 hours during the school year
Salary Scale:
Per the COPESD Paraprofessional, Transportation Drivers, Transportation Riders, and Sign Language Interpreters Master Contract (found on the COPESD website)
Final date to receive applications:
Friday, June 19th, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. (or until filled)
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