Short Term One-on-One Paraprofessional (Edustaff) JobID: 14934
Position Type: Non-Certified Student Support Services/Paraprofessional
Date Posted: 12/19/2025
Location: Simonds Elementary
District: Lamphere Schools
Additional Information:
Lamphere Schools is contracting the services of Edustaff for short term Paraprofessional staff. Position: Paraprofessional-(short-term/6-week assignment) provides academic and behavioral support to students.
Location: Simonds Elementary
Wage: $15.25/hr
Minimum Qualifications:
High School graduate, or equivalent or Advanced training in a community college or degree-granting institution whose special education instructional aide training program has been approved by the department
Experience working with students with emotional impairments, autism spectrum disorder, cognitive impairments, and/or physical disabilities, or equivalent experience
Willingness and ability to conduct necessary physical management and physical care procedures with the students, including activities of daily living, monitoring of medical conditions, and implementing medical procedures for which training has been provided
Willingness to be trained in CPR, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques, and necessary medical procedures.
Good health, stamina for assigned duties, and positive attitude toward students
Willingness and ability to work with students with aggressive and/or anti-social behaviors, e.g., threatening, hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, etc.
Ability to withstand the stress of the position
Willingness and ability to manage students in both school and community-based instruction
Basic computer literacy and operational knowledge of instructional support equipment (video, laminator, copying, projectors, etc)
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable
Responsibilities:
Assist in preparation, implementation and record-keeping of instructional activities under the direction of teachers and ancillary staff
Under the direction of the teacher, conduct assigned training activities with small groups of students at various sites, including locations other than the classroom, such as the library, cafeteria, hallways, bathrooms, community-based instruction settings
Provide instructional assistance under the direction of classroom teacher and ancillary staff
Supervise and monitor the physical condition of students with such conditions as diabetes and seizure disorders and implement medical procedures as assigned by supervisor
Properly implement behavior management plans, including crisis intervention procedures. This is likely to include physical management of students.
Assist in extensive data collection related to behavioral analysis, physical function and instructional progress as directed by professional staff
Participate in professional development, student staffings, program committees and other meetings as directed by supervisor
Care for instructional materials when appropriate
Enter data and prepare reports on computer as designated by teachers and ancillary staff
Must demonstrate reliability and punctuality, with a strong record of consistent attendance. Regular and dependable presence during school hours is essential.
All staff members are expected to maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward one another at all times.
Other duties as assigned
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Selected candidates will be required to have a district paid fingerprint criminal history check processed through the Michigan State Police and FBI.
It shall be the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.