POSITION: Title I Paraprofessional - Comstock Middle School
32.5 Hours per week
SALARY: Dependent on years of school paraprofessional experience
Hourly rate starting at $16.22
Paid time off
Single subscriber health insurance
Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
Paid Spring Break Vacation
State retirement plan
AVAILABLE: 2025-2026 School Year
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma and one of the following:
Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development
2 years of study at an institution of higher education (60 semester hours)
Pass the ETS Parapro Assessment with a minimum score of 460
Will work with employees to acquire needed skills
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrate confidentiality working with student information
Communicate effectively, using correct grammar
Enjoy children of varied abilities
Must be able to move quickly and have good agility
Must be able to build rapport with students & colleagues
Comfortable in school environment and being part of a classroom team
Must be able to follow an established program and given directives
Able to work effectively within the classroom or individually/small groups with behavior and academics
Must be able to implement, support, and adjust academic programming as directed
Highly qualified as a paraprofessional
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement individual/group activities/lesson plans as directed/supervised by the classroom instructor
Assume responsibility for individuals or groups as directed to support the classroom environment & program
Attend professional development opportunities outside of the academic day as scheduled by the principal
Assist children with educational, physical, personal, and emotional needs
Facilitate learning of students in general education environment
Champion and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
Other duties as assigned by administration
Perform essential job functions as specified for this position
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of Comstock Public Schools that the district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, or any other legally prohibited basis in admission or access to district employment, programs, events, or activities. Jill Ansel at Comstock Public Schools has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy. Contact information: 269-250-8911, 6138 King Highway, Kalamazoo, MI 49048.
6138 King Highway | Kalamazoo, MI 49048 | 269-250-8911 | www.ComstockPS.org/hr