PARAPROFESSIONAL(S)

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
9/14/2026
Location:
Westwood Heights School District
District:
Westwood Heights Schools
Position Title: Paraprofessional (Instructional / Special Education Support)
Bargaining Unit: WHESPA (Westwood Heights Educational Support Personnel Association)
Schedule: Full-Time | 10-Month Position (School Year Schedule)
Compensation & Benefits: Hourly rate based on WHESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan options; paid time off (PTO) and sick leave.
Position Summary
Provides instructional, behavioral, and personal care support to students under the direct supervision of certified teaching staff. Works collaboratively to implement learning activities, assist with classroom management, and support individual student needs per Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or general classroom requirements.
Qualifications & MDE Requirements
Per the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) and Title I federal standards, candidates must hold a high school diploma/GED AND meet one of the following requirements:

• Associate Degree or Higher: Associate of Arts/Science degree from an accredited institution.
• College Coursework: Minimum of 60 semester hours (or equivalent) of completed higher education credit.
• State Formal Assessment: Passing score (460 or higher) on the ETS ParaPro Assessment, or valid completion of historical state-approved assessments (e.g., WorkKeys).

Key Responsibilities

• Assist individual or small groups of students with reading, writing, mathematics, and classroom tasks under teacher guidance.
• Reinforce positive behavioral supports, IEP accommodations, and classroom rules.
• Help prepare instructional materials and maintain a clean, organized learning environment.
• Provide physical or self-care assistance to students as required by program placement.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information and progress.

Application Procedure
Interested applicants can apply online or in person:

• Online Application: Complete the online application and upload required documents via the district's Frontline Applicant Tracking portal.
• In-Person / Walk-Ins: Applications and materials may be submitted in person at the Administration Building (Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM 12;1:00 pm - 4:00 PM ).
• Westwood Heights Administration Office, 3425 W. Pierson Rd. Flint, MI 48504

Required Application Materials

• Completed Application: Online profile or paper application form.
• Resume & Cover Letter: Highlighting experience working with children or in educational settings.
• Proof of MDE Qualification: Attach or submit one of the following:
  • Official college transcripts verifying an Associate Degree or a minimum of 60 completed semester credit hours.
  • Official score report showing a passing score of 460 or higher on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
• Letters of Recommendation: Minimum of two professional or professional-adjacent references.

Selection & Hiring Process

• Criminal Background Check: Final candidates must successfully pass a mandatory Michigan State Police and FBI fingerprint-based criminal history check per district policy and state law.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Westwood Heights Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.