Behavior Paraprofessional - Beacon Day Treatment

Position Type:
Support Staff/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
6/18/2026
Location:
Beacon Day Treatment
Closing Date:
until filled
District:
Lincoln Park Public Schools LINCOLN PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1650 Champaign
Lincoln Park, Michigan 48146
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
Special Education
2025 - 2026 SCHOOL YEAR
POSITION:
Behavior Paraprofessional - Beacon Day Treatment
Positions:

• 1 position

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Must meet physical requirements
• Must meet general qualifications of a paraprofessional
• Must function as part of a multi-disciplinary team in meeting physical and emotional needs of special education children in a highly structured setting.
• Familiarity with evidence based and best practices working with students with EI
• Extensive experience implementing behavior intervention plans and emergency intervention plans
• Extensive experience using CPI de-escalation and restrictive procedure techniques
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently
• Experience working with students with EI, preferably in a center program
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with data collection
• Ability to analyze data, under guidance of the behavior specialist
• Familiarity with Google Platform
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Must fulfill "Highly Qualified" Federal requirements, and all State and Federal standards (passed ETS Parapro Assessment and /or Associate's Degree)
• Excellent attendance and punctuality necessary
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education and/or Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable

DUTIES:
DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND CHANGE

• Work closely with the behavior specialist and center program staff to respond to crisis situations
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team to respond quickly in the event of a crisis
• Ability to provide positive behavior supports to students with and without behavior intervention plans
• Work with classroom teams to reinforce positive behavior expectations
• Attend team/parent meetings, as directed
• Other duties as assigned

RESPONSIBLE TO:
Executive Director of Special Education, Special Education Supervisor, and Building Administration
WORK SCHEDULE:
According to School Calendar
SALARY:
According to AFSCME, Local 849 Master Agreement
Jennifer Walker
Executive Director of Staff and Student Services
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.
The Executive Director of Staff and Student Services
1650 Champaign, Lincoln Park, MI ext. 20305