Special Education Assistant - ASD Paraprofessional; Cedar Trails

Special Education Assistant - ASD Paraprofessional (Cedar Trails)

Cedar Springs Public Schools Cedar Trails Elementary
- Cedar Springs, Michigan

Job : 5722490

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Special Education Program Assistant
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (32.5 hours/week)

The Special Education Paraprofessionals provide support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; providing information to appropriate school personnel.

• High School Graduate
• Current CPR Certification or willing to obtain CPR certificate
• Current CPI training or willing to obtain CPI training
• Evidence of skills with behavior management
• Demonstrates dependability and promptness
• Understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward children
• Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, parents and the general public with the understanding that confidentiality should be exhibited
• Ability to work outside during all seasons

Reports to: Building Principal

Start Date: 2026‑27 School Year

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $17.22 to $21.31 Per Hour

Cedar Springs Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status, religion, military status ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

• Dan Scoville, Director of Human Services
• District Office
• Email: daniel.scoville