Paraprofessional

BERRIEN REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE AGENCY
Position Announcement
Job Title:
Paraprofessional - EI
Location:
Lighthouse Education Center
Start Date:
August 31, 2026
Salary Range/
Level:
Per the Master Agreement
Terms of
Employment:
Per the Master Agreement
Date Posted:
August 27, 2026
Application Deadline:
When filled
Application
Process:
A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. (See application instructions at
Berrien Regional Education Service Agency
Berrien RESA is a dynamic organization committed to providing a wide variety of quality educational
supports to school districts, children and families. We coordinate and deliver services and programs focused on student achievement, leadership and collaboration to advance excellence in education. Diversity, equity and inclusion are important to our organization. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups (e.g. race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, etc.) that will contribute to the enrichment of ideas and perspectives and best support those we serve.
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Job Description
What You Will Do:

• Effectively participate in meetings, committees, staffings and other required district and building activities
• Carry out instructional support and training activities with students under the direction of the teacher in the school setting, at Community Based Instruction (CBI)/job sites or in the home
• Assist in planning and implementation of educational activities. The paraprofessional, as directed by the teacher, will be responsible for the supervision of the student(s) and will direct, assist, and instruct the student(s) as appropriate.
• Manages and instructs students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and procedures.
• Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs.
• Help maintain instructional area, supplies, equipment and facilities in a clean/safe condition. This includes cleaning disinfecting classroom environment.
• Assist teachers and support staff in preparing materials, housekeeping, record keeping and data collection relative to student progress.
• Provides instruction and training on an individual student basis and in small or large groups.
• Participates in special instructional activities to meet program and student goals (e.g. loading/unloading buses, physical education, swimming, playground supervision, pre-vocational training, transitioning to adult literacy, therapeutic activities, etc.).
• Regularly lifts 50 lb. individually and or pushes over 100 lb. students
• .Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and following medical protocol under the supervision of a nurse as appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality
• Follows established policies/procedures re: student's medical concerns, safety, student rights, emergency/disaster plans and so forth.
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Other duties as assigned

Under the general supervision of the Principal of Lighthouse Education Center
Need to Have:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Advanced training in a field related to child care and/or a minimum of two years experience as an aide or equivalent experience preferred
• CPR certification preferred

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages
• Health Insurance plan
• Dental, vision and life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Paid leave time
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• District-supported professional development

Working Conditions:

• Works in a school environment.
• The preceding data is intended to convey information about the job and its responsibilities, and is not an exhaustive list of the skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities and working conditions associated with it.

Notice of Non-discrimination
Berrien RESA and our Board of Education do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category in its programs and activities, including employment. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to Human Resources, Berrien RESA, 711 St. Joseph Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. Telephone , fax .