Independence Paraprofessional

www.mywbsd.com Administration Offices and Board of Education 24821 Hall Road, Woodhaven, MI 48183 Phone 734.783.3300 • Fax 734.676.3262 robertg@wbsdweb.com

Learning and Leading for Tomorrow Greg T. Roberts Director of Human Resources

WOODHAVEN-BROWNSTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT

W.I.P.A. Open Position October 2, 2026

JOB TITLE: IP Act 18 - PARAPROFESSIONAL (Position # 5BMS)

JOB SUMMARY: The paraprofessional shall serve as an aide resource person and liaison which allows for direct educationa l involvement with assigned students. The para professional shall assist the teacher(s) in initiatory and participatory activities that occur in the training/teaching process along with other non-instructional activities.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Meet one of the following three criteria to be considered highly qualified:
• Completed at least 60 hours of credit toward a college diploma; or
• Obtain an associate's (or higher) degree; or
• Demonstrate, through a formal academic assessment test, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and math; (or, as appropriate, knowledge reading, writing, and math readiness).
• High school diploma or equivalency with courses in child care, growth and development, reading, psychology desired.
• Physical and emotional stamina and strength to work with a variety of students.
• Experience with underachievers or handicapped persons desired.
• Experience with children in group settings.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills.
• Ability to be confidential.
• Ability to communicate at various levels with students, parents and staff.
• Ability to carry out all assignments by teachers and by the building administrator.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (May include but not be limited to):

• Assist teachers and students.
• Carry out designated reinforcement (instructional) activities in all areas.
• Participate in individual assessment.
• Assist in planning daily schedules and activities.
• Record student data and progress and assist in setting up student activities.
• Prepare materials and equipment.
• Follow through specific teaching strategies consistently.
• Maintain an inventory teaching materials and equipment.
• Work with audio-visual equipment.
• Schedule student groups and/or individuals for reinforcement activities making every effort that the schedule takes into consideration the student's total academic and non-academic program.
• Attend instructional in-services in the use of new programs, methods, and equipment.
• Attend appropriate training activities for best practices in support ASD students including: CPI, Affirm, START, Wayne RESA related.
• Participate in the lifting, transferring, and health care needs of students.
• Perform other duties as requested by the director, supervisor, teacher and/or building administrator.
• Help with data tracking/progress monitoring.

BUILDING: Bates Elementary School

WORK YEAR: 2026 - 2027 School Year 6.5-hour day 8:50 a.m. - 3:50 p.m.

SALARY: Per contract

DEADLINE: October 8, 2026

Candidates will not be considered if they do not submit a letter of interest and resume online at https://www.applitrack.com/resa/OnlineApp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=1160

Cc: Administrators Jenny Lauterbach, Director of Special Education Kim Krug, Supervisor of Special Education Denise Olson, WIPA Union President

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District that no person shall on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. For information, contact the Office of the Superintendent, 24821 Hall Rd., Woodhaven, MI 48183, 734-789-2357.