Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Special Education

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frontline applicant tracking - kentwood public school district

paraprofessional - early childhood special education

• position type: support staff/ paraprofessional - special education
• date posted: 9/21/2026
• location: hamilton early childhood center
• closing date: 09/28/2026

all application materials must be uploaded and submitted no later than 5:00 pm on the specified posting deadline.
position: paraprofessional
-early childhood special education
postion purpose: under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the paraprofessional is responsible for working as a team member to assist with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives. This person will also have a role in certain non-instructional and concept/skill reinforcement tasks and providing students the opportunity for additional adult/student relationships.
schedule: 7hours/day, 4 days/week, 38 weeks/year
essential job functions:

• assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises and assessments.
• assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• assists students during breakfast/lunch times, help with bussing and outdoor playground time.
• constructs, copies and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• assists teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if iep objectives, etc.
• participates in iep process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• able to assist students with personal care and toileting as needed.
• able to remain calm under difficult or challenging situations.
• regular, reliable and punctual attendance

additional duties:

• perform any other related duties as assigned.
• assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.

note: the above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility
equipment: use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
travel requirements: travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
knowledge, skills & abilities:

• ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and…