Early Elementary-Med​/Behavioral Paraprofessional; Behavior Team

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Med/Behavioral Paraprofessional (Behavior Team)

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services
• Date Posted: 1/29/2026
• Location:
  
  Paw Paw Early Elementary

Posting Dates:
January 29, 2026 – Until Filled

Location: Early Elementary (Grades Young 5's-2nd Grade)

Reports to: Early Elementary Principal

Job Type: Full-Time/Hourly

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and;
• Associate Degree, or
• Completed ETS Parapro Assessment with a passing score of 460 or higher, or
• Completed Work Keys Assessment with a passing score, or
• Completed Michigan Tests for Teacher Certification (MTTC) with a passing grade in relevant subject area(s)
• CPI Certification (Preferred)
• CPR/First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Job Description:

• Supporting students with behavioral supports throughout the day, including de-escalation strategies, while maintaining student dignity
• Providing behavior support during unstructured times of the school day (before/after school, hallways, etc.)
• Maintaining composure in stressful situations and having a caring, enthusiastic, and compassionate attitude towards students
• Communicating (oral and written) effectively and timely with teachers, parents, and building staff, including giving and receiving feedback
• Maintaining confidential student discipline records, including inputting discipline data, filing, and creating reports
• Proactively preventing behavior issues by planning, organizing, and exhibiting good work habits
• Handling student discipline in a fair, consistent, and collaborative manner

Additional duties as assigned by Principal and/or designee

Salary/Benefits: Starting at $17.57 per hour commensurate with experience, and benefits per the PPESPA contract

• Paid Sick Days
• Paid Personal Business Day
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance or Cash-In-Lieu
• Paid Professional Development

Days/

Hours:

School Calendar/ 8:20 a.m. – 4:05 p.m. (includes a 30-minute unpaid break)

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:
It is the policy of the Paw Paw Public School District that no discriminatory practices based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, genetic information or any other status covered by federal, state, or local law be allowed during any program, activity, service, or in employment. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Director of Finance or Director of Curriculum/Instruction and State/Federal Programs, 119 Johnson Rd.,

Paw Paw, MI 49079,