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MiCI Special Education Paraprofessional (North Elementary)

@ Watervliet Public Schools
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Watervliet, Michigan, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Support students, Assist evaluation, Document services
Requirements Summary:High School Graduate; two years of college (60 semester hours) or an associate’s degree or passed paraprofessional certification; ability to work with students with special needs.
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Required Qualifications

  • High School Graduate, must meet one of the following requirements:
    • Complete at least two years of study at college (equal to 60
    • semester hours)
    • Obtain an associate’s degree (or higher)
    • Passed a paraprofessional test for certification
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with children with special needs, parents, staff, administration and the general public


Preferred Personal and Professional Competencies

  • Passion for working with children with special needs  in a collaborative environment
  • Organized, capable, and able to multitask
  • Desire to grow professionally
  • Basic technology skills and the ability to apply these skills when working with students or completing other assigned duties 
  • Regular, timely, and predictable attendance

Major Job Responsibilities

  • Promote and exhibit positive relationships with students, families, and district staff
  • Provide support, while promoting social acceptance and positive peer interactions for students with disabilities
  • Assist in evaluating the academic and behavioral performance of students
  • Provide assistance to any eligible student with a disability when the IEP team determines that additional assistance is necessary to support the student in a lesser restrictive general education classroom or community-based setting
  • Implement accommodations and modifications related to classroom activities based on needs identified in the student’s IEP
  • Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities
  • Promote student independence in learning activities, completing classroom assignments, and interacting with peers
  • Promote social acceptance and interaction with general education peers.
  • Assist in implementing behavior intervention strategies
  • Provide appropriate documentation of related services provided 
  • Assist with personal care services. Including, but not limited to: support in the restroom, behavior redirection, dressing (such as putting on/off coats, shoes, etc.), mobility, etc. 
  • Assist in guiding and teaching expected, appropriate student behaviors to ensure a safe and orderly learning environment (PBIS)
  • Model appropriate verbal communication to students develop/improve their skills
  • Participate in professional learning activities
  • Carry out responsibilities with little or no prompting
  • And any such duties as assigned


Building and job role assignment for special education paraprofessionals, including LRE, individual student, and program aides, may change based upon student and district needs.


Application Procedure:

To be considered as a candidate, please apply online at Berrien County Schools Consortium. https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1002

It is the policy of the Watervliet Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of sex, religion, age,marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, weight, height, or handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any of its programs or activities.






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Position Announcement:
Special Education Paraprofessional (North Elementary)
Job Title: MiCI Special Education Paraprofessional (North Elementary)
Location: Watervliet North School Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary Range/
Level:
Per the Master Agreement Terms of
Employment:
Per the Master Agreement
Date Posted: February 11, 2026 Application
Deadline:
When filled
Application
Process:
A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1002
Watervliet Public Schools
Watervliet Public Schools is seeking an outstanding Special Education Paraprofessional at Watervliet
North Elementary School in the Mild Cognitive Impaired (MiCI) Classroom. The City of Watervliet is
located in southwest Michigan, approximately 15 miles east of the St. Joseph/Benton Harbor
metropolitan area, in Berrien County, and 35 miles west of Kalamazoo, MI. The school district serves
approximately 1,500 PreK-12 students.
This is a grant-funded position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant
funds.
Job Description
Required Qualifications
● High School Graduate, must meet one of the following requirements:
○ Complete at least two years of study at college (equal to 60
○ semester hours)
○ Obtain an associate’s degree (or higher)
○ Passed a paraprofessional test for certification
● Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with children with special
needs, parents, staff, administration and the general public
Preferred Personal and Professional Competencies
● Passion for working with children with special needs in a collaborative environment
● Organized, capable, and able to multitask
● Desire to grow professionally
● Basic technology skills and the ability to apply these skills when working with students or
completing other assigned duties
● Regular, timely, and predictable attendance

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Major Job Responsibilities
● Promote and exhibit positive relationships with students, families, and district staff
● Provide support, while promoting social acceptance and positive peer interactions for
students with disabilities
● Assist in evaluating the academic and behavioral performance of students
● Provide assistance to any eligible student with a disability when the IEP team determines that
additional assistance is necessary to support the student in a lesser restrictive general
education classroom or community-based setting
● Implement accommodations and modifications related to classroom activities based on needs
identified in the student’s IEP
● Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to
fully participate in activities
● Promote student independence in learning activities, completing classroom assignments, and
interacting with peers
● Promote social acceptance and interaction with general education peers.
● Assist in implementing behavior intervention strategies
● Provide appropriate documentation of related services provided
● Assist with personal care services. Including, but not limited to: support in the restroom,
behavior redirection, dressing (such as putting on/off coats, shoes, etc.), mobility, etc.
● Assist in guiding and teaching expected, appropriate student behaviors to ensure a safe and
orderly learning environment (PBIS)
● Model appropriate verbal communication to students develop/improve their skills
● Participate in professional learning activities
● Carry out responsibilities with little or no prompting
● And any such duties as assigned
Building and job role assignment for special education paraprofessionals, including LRE,
individual student, and program aides, may change based upon student and district needs.
Application Procedure:
To be considered as a candidate, please apply online at Berrien County Schools Consortium.
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1002
Notice of Non-Discrimination
It is the policy of the Watervliet Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of sex, religion, age,
marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, weight, height, or handicap, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment or any
of its programs or activities.

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