Niles Community Schools
Special Education Outreach Worker
Full-Time position for the 2026-2027 School Year
Reports to: Building Principal and Special Education Director
Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Outreach Workery. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community.
Summary:
To assist, support, and work closely with teachers, administrators, and other team members in providing an appropriate learning environment for children.
Qualifications:
All Instructional Assistant must meet one of the following standards to be considered highly qualified in the state of Michigan:
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Completed two years of college (60 hours) OR
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Obtained an Associate's Degree or higher OR
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Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state
academic assessment in the following areas:
- Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics; or
- Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and
mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
Current State Board of Education Approved Assessments:
College Board’s SAT – Score at least a 480 on evidence-based reading and writing and a 530 on math
- ETS Parapro Assessment - A passing score of 460 is required
Please visit our website - How to Become a Qualified Instructional Assistant for additional information.
4. Must have a valid CDL
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assist in planning and implementation of educational activities. The Outreach Worker, as directed by the teacher, will be responsible for the supervision of the student(s) and will direct, assist, and instruct the student(s) as appropriate in a school setting
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Transport students to and from school and school based activities
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Monitor and transport students kept after regular school hours
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Effectively participate in meetings, committees, staffings and other required district and building activities
See attached job description for a full list of performance responsibilities
Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender) or compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Director of Personnel, compliance.officer@nilesschools or 269.683.6662; all at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.
