Position ~ Special Education Paraeducator

Posting Date:                              March 11, 2026

Internal Closing Date: March 19, 2026

External Closing Date:            Until Filled 

Days/Hours:

Work days align with the DCS Student Calendar. 

6.75 hours per day (subject to change) with an unpaid 35-minute lunch period.

Compensation:  

$17.44 per hour 

* Paid Leave Days

* Pension plan through Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)

* Retirement Savings Plans 403B and 457 Retirement Plans
This position does not qualify for medical benefits.

Summary:  

Working in collaboration with the instructional team, a paraeducator provides assistance with academic instruction, physical activities and life skills to students with disabilities.  The special education paraeducator assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote self-advocacy skills.  Paraeducators are visible and vital individuals throughout the school setting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists student(s) with disabilities according to the supports outlined in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) as it pertains to academics, behavior, related services (Speech, OT/PT, etc.), and physical hygiene.
• Assists instructional team with the development of work assignments, job responsibilities and services to student(s) with disabilities.
• Assists the instructional team in the implementation of health care, instructional programs and the management of student behavior.
• Maintains student confidentiality.
• Assists in administering assessments as needed.
• Supports the implementation of planned lessons. 
• Manages both behavioral and instructional logs.
• Monitors established goals and objectives for students and communicates student progress.
• Bending, lifting and overhead work required.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality to assignment required.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents, students and staff.
• Computer skills necessary.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Good attendance is important for this position and is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this job include sitting, kneeling, standing, and the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

Method of Application
Internal candidates - Must submit a letter of interest to Brett Pedersen at [email protected], Anne Nakon at [email protected], and Barb Leonard at [email protected] by 4:00 PM on the internal closing date. 
   
External candidates - Must complete the online application located on the Dexter Community Schools website.  

Note: This position is posted both internally and externally. External candidates will only be considered after all internal applicants have been reviewed.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
 
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

 

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Position ~ Special Education Paraeducator
Posting Date: March 11, 2026
Internal Closing Date: March 19, 2026
External Closing Date: Until filled
Days/Hours:
Work days align with the DCS Student Calendar.
6.75 hours per day (subject to change) with an unpaid 35-minute lunch period.
Compensation:
$17.44 per hour
* Paid Leave Days
* Pension plan through Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)
* Retirement Savings Plans 403B and 457 Retirement Plans
This position does not qualify for medical benefits.
Summary:
Working in collaboration with the instructional team, a paraeducator provides assistance with academic
instruction, physical activities and life skills to students with disabilities. The special education paraeducator
assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their
physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote self-advocacy skills.
Paraeducators are visible and vital individuals throughout the school setting.
Essential Job Functions:
● Assists student(s) with disabilities according to the supports outlined in their Individualized
Education Plan (IEP) as it pertains to academics, behavior, related services (Speech, OT/PT, etc.), and
physical hygiene.
● Assists instructional team with the development of work assignments, job responsibilities and
services to student(s) with disabilities.
● Assists the instructional team in the implementation of health care, instructional programs and the
management of student behavior.
● Maintains student confidentiality.
● Assists in administering assessments as needed.
● Supports the implementation of planned lessons.
● Manages both behavioral and instructional logs.
● Monitors established goals and objectives for students and communicates student progress.
● Bending, lifting and overhead work required.
● Reliable attendance and punctuality to assignment required.
● Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
● Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
● Demonstrated ability to work with parents, students and staff.
● Computer skills necessary.
● Good communication and organizational skills.
● Ability to be self-directed.

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● Ability to identify and solve problems.
● Good attendance is important for this position and is required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands of this job include sitting, kneeling, standing, and the ability to occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds.
Method of Application
Internal candidates - Must submit a letter of interest to Brett Pedersen at [email protected], Anne
Nakon at [email protected], and Barb Leonard at [email protected] by 4:00 PM on the
internal closing date.
External candidates - Must complete the online application located on the Dexter Community Schools
website.
Note: This position is posted both internally and externally. External candidates will only be considered after
all internal applicants have been reviewed.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including
sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or
family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category,
(collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment
opportunities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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