Special Education Paraprofessional Bell-to-bell

Howell Public Schools Ruahmah J. Hutchings Elementary School
- Howell, Michigan

Job  | Final date to receive applications:
Posted until filled | Re-Posted:
Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) | Starting Date:
To Be Determined | Position Type:
Part-Time | Salary: $16.89 Per Hour | Job Categories:
Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

Reports To:

Principal/Assistant Principal | Status: 10 month position;
Student days |

Location:

Hutchings Elementary School | Days/

Hours:

Monday
- Friday; 32.5 hours/week (daily schedule determined by student needs)

SUMMARY : A Special Education Paraprofessional provides academic, social, and/or behavior support to students with special education needs in order to enhance their success within the general education setting. Support may be provided individually or within small groups.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Support student achievement within the general/special education classroom.
• Assist in the monitoring and implementation of behavior intervention plans.
• Monitor student performance to ensure assignments are being completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with parents and staff within the school building.
• Adapting/modifying classroom materials, per teacher direction, accessible to students with special needs.
• May assist with individual student needs such as navigating the hallways and toileting.
• Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school environment and the community.
• Participates in in-service training programs as approved.
• Regularly, predictable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily and have the requisite knowledge, skill and/or ability referenced below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :
None.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

• High school diploma (or equivalent) and must meet at least one of the following requirements:
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours).
• Obtain an Associate’s Degree (or higher).
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment:
• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing and mathematics.
• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness and mathematics readiness.
• Passing scores on one of the following assessments:
  • ETS Para Pro Assessment (passing score of 460).
  • Michigan Test for Teacher Certification – Basic Skills (MTTC).
  • SAT (taken on or after March 5, 2016) – Evidence-based Reading & Writing 480, Mathematics 530.
  • ACT (taken between January 1, 1989 and October 1, 2017) – Reading 22, Combined English/Writing 22, Mathematics 22.
  • Michigan Merit Examination (MME) (taken between January 1, 2007 and January 31, 2015) – Reading 1108, Writing 1129, Mathematics 1116.
  • Work Keys (taken before June 1, 2017) – Reading for Information (Level 4 minimum), Applied Mathematics (Level 4 minimum), Writing (Level 3 minimum).

If you're selected for this position, official transcripts will be required.

Also, if you're selected for this position and need to take the ETS Parapro Assessment, please contact Colleen Swanson at

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written English.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.
• Ability to work with the general public and students.

COMPUTER SKILLS :
Basic computer skills.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS :

• Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and Board policies / administrative guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively, speaking clearly and communicating thoughts succinctly.
• Excellent grammatical, spelling and punctuation skills.
• Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions and perform duties and tasks at expected levels…