Top 33 Para Jobs in Plymouth, Mi

Special Education Para Educator, July 2026
Northville Public Schools —Northville, MI
- $18.04 - $21.17 an hour
- Online Application
- School experience
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Para Educator (full-time w/ benefits) - Special Education Center Program
Northville Public Schools —Northville, MI
- $17.69 - $20.76 an hour
- Online Application
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
General Education Para Professional (See below for locations)
CORNERSTONE SCHOOLS —Detroit, MI
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Associate's degree
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Special Education Para-Educator
AMERICAN INSTUTIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC —Dearborn, MI
- $14 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Math
- Criminal background check
Quick Apply
K12 Paraprofessional
Northville Public Schools —Northville, MI
- $17.27 - $18.15 an hour
- Online Application
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
Elementary Special Education Para Educator
Waterford School District —Waterford, MI
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Elementary school
Substitute One on One Para (as needed)
Choice Schools Associates —Detroit, MI
- $0 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Writing skills
Quick Apply
Middle School Special Education Para Educator
Waterford School District —Waterford, MI
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Middle school
Special Education Para Educator - Life Tracks Program (Post-Secondary) 0.6 FTE - 3 days per week
Waterford School District —Waterford, MI
- Entry level
Pre-K 3rd Person
AMERICAN INSTUTIONAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC —Dearborn, MI
- $14 - $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Math
- Criminal background check
Quick Apply
Special Needs Paraprofessional 504 26-ESP-20
Farmington Public Schools —Farmington Hills, MI
- From $17.46 an hour
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
Elementary Special Education Para Educator - Haviland
Waterford School District —Waterford, MI
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Elementary school
Special Needs Paraprofessional 504 26-ESP-21
Farmington Public Schools —Farmington, MI
- From $17.46 an hour
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
11d
Special Education Para Professional - Kettering
Waterford School District —Waterford, MI
- Public school
- Entry level
Special Ed Para
Global Educational Excellence —Ypsilanti, MI
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Classroom
- Math
Quick Apply
Paraprofessional
Jewish Family Service of Metropolitan Detroit —West Bloomfield Township, MI
- School experience
- Classroom
- Travel
Quick Apply
Elementary Special Education Para Educator - Riverside Elementary
Waterford School District —Waterford, MI
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Elementary school
10h
Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional 26-ESP-18
Farmington Public Schools —Farmington Hills, MI
- From $17.46 an hour
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Special Needs Paraprofessional 504 26-ESP-25
Farmington Public Schools —Farmington Hills, MI
- From $17.46 an hour
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
2d
Special Education Paraprofessional LRE 26-ESP-26
Farmington Public Schools —Farmington, MI
- From $17.46 an hour
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- High school
2d

I want to receive the latest job alert for para in plymouth, mi

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

para jobs near plymouth, mi

Special Education Para jobs in Waterford, MI

Special Education Paraprofessional jobs in Farmington, MI

Special Needs Advocate jobs in Farmington Hills, MI

Paraprofessional jobs in Northville, MI

Paraprofessional jobs in West Bloomfield Township, MI

Para Mujer jobs in New York, NY

Para Educator jobs in Ventura, CA

Nurse Educator jobs in Fort Worth, TX

Environmental Educator jobs in Chicago, IL

Para Educator jobs in Kansas City, MO

Pharmaceutical Nurse Educator jobs in Dallas, TX

Para Educator jobs in Edmonds, WA

Para Educator jobs in Contra Costa County, CA

Special Needs Advocate jobs in Sacramento, CA

Special Needs Advocate jobs in Tulsa, OK

Patient Advocate jobs in Washington, DC

Special Needs Advocate jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Special Education jobs in Fresno, CA

Special Education Teacher jobs in Mcallen, TX

Special Needs Advocate jobs in Waco, TX

Special Education Para Educator, July 2026

Northville Public Schools -
Northville, MI

Quick Apply

Job Details

Full-time
$18.04 - $21.17 an hour

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

School experience
Computer operation
Student progress monitoring
Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Student report writing
Computer literacy
Math
Working with students
Data collection for student progress in special education
Organizational skills
Relationship management
Teaching students with autism spectrum disorder
Computer skills
Special education record keeping
Student progress notes

Full Job Description

NORTHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources
405 West Main Street
Northville, Michigan 48167
NON-CERTIFIED POSTING

DATE: July 1, 2026

POSITION: Para-Educator - Cooke School
Serving SCI, SXI and DD classrooms

(Northville Federation of Para-Educators)

Minimum starting wage ranges from $18.04 - $21.17 (w/direct experience) / hour

Selected candidates may be assigned to any classroom or be assigned as 1:1 para-educator positions within the school program.

Note: Para educators work the K12 school year. Para educators for the additional 20 day summer program are selected based on requests, but in some cases may be required to work based on need and seniority.

EXPECTED START DATE: August 25, 2026, conditional upon successful pre-employment physical at the employer’s choice of clinic.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree or higher preferred
Exceptional interpersonal skills, excellent rapport with students
Strong organizational skills
Proven ability to demonstrate initiative, take direction and apply good judgment to a variety of situations
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to lift 40 pounds and carry out all responsibilities of the position
Strong computer literacy skills
Ability to gather, record and report data and student progress / performance information
Ability to effectively implement student(s)’ educational plans

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in an educational setting
Experience with and/or knowledge of children with special needs (physically, cognitively, and autistically impaired, and/or need behavior/emotional supports)
Experience or knowledge of Crisis Prevention Intervention

SUMMARY: Work, under the direction of the teacher(s,) with individual students and/or groups of students who generally cannot satisfactorily progress in their educational program without assistance.

TYPICAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. The para-educator shall assume an active role in supervising students within the school and at community-based instruction sites.

2. Generally, the para-educator will be involved in assisting the classroom teacher in teaching the following skills to the students:

a. complying with work related requests and accepting the teaching direction of the classroom teacher and/or building supervisor
b. self-help skills (toileting, feeding, dressing)
c. communication skills (imitation, understanding, and using oral speech, AAC devices, and the picture exchange system)
d. interpersonal skills (taking turns, participating in group activities).
e. social skills (development of appropriate social interaction behaviors)
f. community skills (appropriate interactions with persons in public places, etc.)
g. pre-academic and academic skills (games, puzzles, reasoning and problem solving exercises; art, music, and movement activities; pre-reading and pre-math skills; reading and math skills)
h. pre-vocational and vocational skills (attending, manual dexterity, sorting activities, assembly jobs, food preparation, etc.)

3. The para-educator will be responsible for:

a. participating in and implementing prescriptive training plans aimed at meeting performance objectives of students
b. preparing materials and equipment before and after the instructional day
c. assisting the classroom teacher in writing or developing behavior objectives or lesson plans
d. maintaining a positive team relationship with other classroom staff
e. keeping records as directed by the teacher
f. attending meetings as announced
g. managing student behavior according to building policies which may include physical management
h. assisting students with physical disabilities with daily living activities--ability to lift up to 40 pounds
i. assisting in the health management of students which may include performing delegated health care procedures such as
· the administration of medications
· tube feeding
· colostomy care
j. communicating the classroom needs for materials, supplies and equipment to the teacher in charge of the instructional unit
k. following board policies, administrative regulations and rules, and the educational program and curriculum as established by the classroom teacher and/or building supervisor

4. Maintain confidentiality of student and school information

5. Comply with work related requests and accept the direction of the teacher and/or building

principal

6. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

7. Attend required meetings and in-services

8. Comply with and support school policies and procedures

9.. Model non-discriminatory and anti-bullying practices in all activities.

10. Work with a Leader Dog or assistant dog when necessary

11. Assist students with all aspects of toileting, which may include diapering, and lifting on and off the toilet, changing tables or mats

12. Demonstrate regular and predictable in-person attendance

13. Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher(s) or building administrator in accordance with school polices and procedures

Evaluated by: Program Administrator(s)

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants should apply online via the District website under Employment.

Para Educator - Center Program:
https://www.applitrack.com/resa/OnlineApp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=37119&category=Support+Staff

Attention: Mr. Brian Sumner,
Director of Human Resources

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled
Posting Authorized: 7-1-26 by Brian Sumner, Director of Human Resources

NORTHVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
No person applying for employment at Northville Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, pregnancy status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.04 - $21.17 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

para jobs in plymouth, mi

Special Education Para Educator, July 2026

Para Educator (full-time w/ benefits) - Special Education Center Program

General Education Para Professional (See below for locations)

Special Education Para-Educator

K12 Paraprofessional

Elementary Special Education Para Educator

Substitute One on One Para (as needed)

Middle School Special Education Para Educator

Special Education Para Educator - Life Tracks Program (Post-Secondary) 0.6 FTE - 3 days per week

Pre-K 3rd Person

Special Needs Paraprofessional 504 26-ESP-20

Elementary Special Education Para Educator - Haviland

Special Needs Paraprofessional 504 26-ESP-21

Special Education Para Professional - Kettering

Special Ed Para

Paraprofessional

Elementary Special Education Para Educator - Riverside Elementary

Special Education Classroom Paraprofessional 26-ESP-18

Special Needs Paraprofessional 504 26-ESP-25

Special Education Paraprofessional LRE 26-ESP-26

I want to receive the latest job alert for para in plymouth, mi

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected