March 2026 Posting
Job Posting ID: 135
Posting Type: Internal/External
Posting Date: March 4, 2026
Position: Para Educator
Classification: MCCAA
Location: Charles Hackley Middle School
Reports to: Building Principal or Designee
Deadline to Apply: Until Filled
Position Available: 25/26 Academic Year
Requirements:
Required
· Associates degree or higher degree including related college course work; or have completed 60 semester hours, or achieved a minimum ETS Paraprofessional Assessment score of 460.
· Obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification within two (2) district training opportunities provided from hire date.
· Obtain CPR/First/Aid/ AED certification within 60 days of hire date.
· Successful pre-employment physical exam and criminal records background check.
Preferred
· TCI certification
· CPR/First Aid/AED certification
· Experience working with special needs students
Responsibilities:
See attached job description
Salary/Benefits:
Commensurate with credentials and level of experience and in accordance with MPS salary schedule. Starting hourly rate $18.91 at 35 hours per week and 185 days per year.
Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; Paid leave; Retirement plan.
Method of Application:
Applicants must apply through the online application system, Red Rover, for consideration of a posted position. A resume is required for consideration. Applicants will receive an automated confirmation after successfully applying for a position. Contact Autumn Meyers at (231)720-2057 for assistance.
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March 2026 Posting
Job Posting ID: 135
Posting Type: Internal/External
Posting Date: March 4, 2026
Position: Para Educator
Classification: MCCAA
Location: Charles Hackley Middle School
Reports to: Building Principal or Designee
Deadline to Apply: Until Filled
Position Available: 25/26 Academic Year
Requirements:
Required
Associates degree or higher degree including related college course work; or have
completed 60 semester hours, or achieved a minimum ETS Paraprofessional
Assessment score of 460.
Obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification within two (2) district training
opportunities provided from hire date.
Obtain CPR/First/Aid/ AED certification within 60 days of hire date.
Successful pre-employment physical exam and criminal records background check.
Preferred
TCI certification
CPR/First Aid/AED certification
Experience working with special needs students
Responsibilities:
See attached job description
Salary/Benefits:
Commensurate with credentials and level of experience and in accordance with MPS salary
schedule. Starting hourly rate $18.91 at 35 hours per week and 185 days per year.
Full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; Paid leave; Retirement
plan.
Method of Application:
Applicants must apply through the online application system, Red Rover, for consideration of a
posted position. A resume is required for consideration. Applicants will receive an automated
confirmation after successfully applying for a position. Contact Autumn Meyers at (231)720-
2057 for assistance.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual
orientation or transgender identity), 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 programs and activities, including employment opportunities.
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MUSKEGON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Job Description
Position Title: Para Educator
Classification: Per MCCAA Master Agreement
Reports To: Building Principal or Designee
Job Function: The primary function of the Para Educator is to assist students with disabilities in order to
facilitate access to educational setting, curriculum and activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Assist students with disabilities individually or in small groups in order to help them access the
education setting, curriculum and activities.
2. Observe student performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
3. Carry out therapeutic regimens such as, but not limited to: behavior support plans, personal
development plans, and therapy activities, under the supervision of instructors or therapists.
4. Provide personal care services to students with disabilities, including but not limited to:
eating/feeding, toileting, grooming, dressing, transferring, ambulation, personal hygiene,
mobility/positioning, meal preparation, skin care, bathing, maintain continence, redirection, and
intervention for behaviors, as necessary based on Student/Classroom/Building needs.
5. Document provision of personal care services for Medicaid billing and for maintenance of record
keeping.
6. Carries out instructional plans as designated by the special education teacher and the student’s
Individual Educational Plan (IEP).
7. Assist in the physical movement of students from one learning environment to another.
8. Transporting students to therapy, bus, and special classes.
9. Assist student during instructional, lunch and recess periods as scheduled.
10. Acts as liaison between special education personnel and regular education personnel.
11. Facilitate effective use of technology including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Google
applications, email, and instructional technology.
12. Redirect student behavior and reinforce appropriate behavior throughout the school day.
13. Assist students with medical needs including, but not limited to diastat and CPR.
14. Tutor small groups at the request of teacher.
15. Maintain positive working relationships with parents and staff within the school building.
16. Demonstrate ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in the school
environment and the community.
17. Maintain valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification as provided by the District.
18. Maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification and be able to perform all aspects of
physical restraint that fall under TCIS certification or other trainings as provided by the District.
19. Required participation in District provided professional development.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand for long periods of
time, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel,
twist, crouch or crawl; maintain close physical proximity to students; continuous walking or standing for
several hours at a time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. As a building
Key Identified Personnel (KIP) or placement within the programs/classrooms , the position may require
physical restraint of students. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, and peripheral vision. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Other Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
2. Willingness to work as part of a team of professionals.
3. Professional and empathetic attitude in servicing students with disabilities.
4. Ability to collaborate and be a team player with teachers and school staff.
5. Ability to work positively with students, teachers, and parents.
6. Experience in Microsoft Office and Google Tools such as Google Email, Docs, Sheets, etc.
7. Willingness to accept difficult assignments.
8. Ability to follow a schedule independently.
Professional Qualifications:
Required
Associates degree or higher degree including related college course work; or have completed 60
semester hours, or achieved a minimum ETS Paraprofessional Assessment score of 460.
Obtain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention certification within two (2) district training opportunit ies
provided from hire date.
Obtain CPR/First/Aid/ AED certification within 60 days of hire date.
Successful pre-employment physical exam and criminal records background check.
Preferred
TCI certification
CPR/First Aid/AED certification
Experience working with special needs students
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