Paraeducator

Paraeducator

JobID: 18196

• • Position Type:
    Non-Certified Student Support Services/Paraprofessional
  • Date Posted:
    9/3/2026
  • Location:
    Holly Area School District
  • District:
    Holly Area Schools

  Qualifications

  Candidates must have earned the following:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate's Degree or at least 60 semester credit hours from an accredited University
  • Successful Score on ETS Parapro Assessment

  Roles & Responsibilities

  • Support instructional under the direction of a teacher (small groups; 1:1; classroom support).
  • Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment for all students.
  • Implement accommodations, modifications, and behavior plans as directed.
  • Reinforce academic, social, and communication skills through guided practice and prompting.
  • Collect data on student progress, behavior, and engagement using provided tools.
  • Use de-escalation, crisis-prevention, and positive behavior supports per training and policy.
  • Support students during transitions, recess, arrival/dismissal, and specials as assigned.
  • Assist with preparation of instructional materials and classroom organization, related to the student's IEP accommodations under the direction of the student's special education team.
  • Provide personal-care assistance when required (toileting; feeding; hand-over-hand support; mobility assistance).
  • Maintain confidentiality and follow all District and legal guidelines and policies.
  • Work to promote student independence.

  Physical Requirements

  The successful candidate must have the ability to:

  • Remain in a stationary position (seated or standing) for extended periods.
  • Move throughout the classroom/building environment to supervise & support students.
  • Safely perform physical prompts or assistance with student mobility (supporting transfers; escorting a student), with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and/or crouch to assist students at desk/floor level.
  • Lift and/or reposition up to 15 lbswith or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Respond quickly to student safety needs (intervening in a conflict; activating emergency protocol).
  • Tolerate typical school environmental conditions (noise; movement; frequent transitions).
  • Assist students with problem solving when adjustment and academic problems arise.
  • Provide staff support in an educational environment.
  • Physically manage students when they are in danger of hurting themselves or others.

  This position reports to the Director of Special Education.