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Paraprofessional - Cognitively Impaired

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warren, mi • Posted 2 weeks ago
Onsite Contract Education
Position Type:
Paraprofessional/Elementary Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
8/24/2026
Location:
Westview Lower Elementary
(High-Needs School)
NOTICE OF OPENING: Paraprofessional - CI
LOCATION: Westview Elementary School
WORK YEAR: School Year
SALARY: Per 2654 Contract
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High School graduate or equivalent required;
  • Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours) or ETS ParaPro Assessment. A passing score of 460 is required;
  • Previous work with children;
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
  • Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff;
  • Ability to organize materials and time efficiently and to keep neat, accurate records;
  • Ability to work directly with students in an appropriate and professional manner and to give direction as needed;
  • Display sensitivity to the multi-ethnicity of students.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:
  • Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students in the classroom (in-person) and community.
  • Provides small group and individualized instruction to students per the student's IEP and the supervising teacher's lesson plans and guidance.
  • Collects instructional and behavioral data.
  • Implements Behavior Intervention Plans
  • Assists students who take scheduled breaks for sensory and/or social emotional needs.
  • Communicate proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations with parents.
  • Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
  • Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.
  • Assists with preparing daily lesson plan materials and makes copies of materials for students (print or electronic).
  • Assists with distributing food, supplies, materials, and equipment, including technology.
  • When in a school-based learning environment, monitor students' movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas, and cafeteria.
  • Assists students with classroom clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.
  • Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
  • Assists students with physical needs as necessary, including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility.
  • Assists students with healthcare procedures
  • Assists students with assistive technology devices, including communication devices, switches and orthopedic devices needed for sitting, walking, or standing.
  • Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person.
  • Have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Qualified applicants should apply online via AppliTrack at

Paraprofessional - Cognitively Impaired in warren at Unknown Company

Typical pay
$46,800–$46,800

For context, most teacher assistants earn between $46,800–$46,800 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as contract and onsite.

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