Paraeducator - Floating Position

Paraeducator - Floating Position (various classrooms) LOCATION: Clare-Gladwin Area School

Assignment All Classrooms (Area School and Early Childhood Special Education Program)

Reports To Classroom Teacher and Principal

Wages According to the MEA Contract. $14.37 per hour, or higher - based on actual years of experience

Starting Date As soon as possible

Job Objective The Paraeducator is responsible for assisting teachers, Itinerant staff and others in the support of instructional, health related, recreation and/or pre-vocational job training activities. The Paraeducator may be assigned to one classroom or to a variety of assignments depending on the needs of the students.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Work experience with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Working knowledge of training techniques, behavior modification, and task analysis.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with students, parents, community, and peers.
• Ability to understand and work with children of all ages.
• Must demonstrate cooperative and effective communication skills, both oral and written, and apply active listening skills.

Application Deadline Internal Deadline: October 7, 2026 by 4:00 pm External Deadline: Open Until Filled