Teacher Assistant - Special Education

• Position Type:
  
  Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional
• Date Posted:7/23/2026
• Location:
  
  Lakeshore Middle School

Pay: $17.19 / hour (wage may vary based on experience and education)

Schedule:

Monday - Friday / 7 hours daily

Please note GHAPS will complete the recruiting process but the employee will be onboarded by WMJ.
Applicants for this position must meet the following criteria:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 60 credit hours in an accredited university or college; or Associates degree (or higher) ; or pass a competency test (Michigan Test for Teacher Certification Basic Skills Test or ETS-Para Pro Test - Math, Reading, Writing tests) may be needed depending on placement.
• Experience preferred working with special needs students.
• Must have the ability to follow directions and work with others in a positive manner.
• Must have ability to deal with stressful situations in a calm manner.
• Must have ability to follow through with prescribed behavioral management programs.
• Must possess initiative and creativity with students and their program.

Jason Reinecke, Assistant Superintendent of Human Services