Instructional Paraprofessional

This posting will remain open for the 2026/2027 school year.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 2026/2027 School Year (Staff reports August 10, 2026)

HOURS: 25 hours per week

ABOUT US:

Davison Community Schools, home to approximately 5,500 students and over 1,300 school employees, is a place where excellence in education is a shared priority. With a balanced calendar that supports work-life balance, our high-performing schools thrive on a culture of collaboration, innovation, and student-centered success. We value and invest in our educators and staff, offering ongoing professional development, a supportive team environment, and a strong commitment to positive school culture. If you’re passionate about making a difference and growing in your career, DCS is the place for you.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational Requirements:
• • Associates Degree (or higher)
  • or complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours);
  • or ETS Paraprofessional Assessment passing with a minimum score of 460
  • or College Board's SAT passing with minimum scores: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing - 480; Math - 530
  • or Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Basic Skills Test passing with minimum scores
  • or MTTC Professional Readiness Examination passing with minimum scores
  • or Work Keys - passing with minimum scores: Reading for Information - 4; Applied Math - 4; Writing - 3
  • or ACT (taken between 01/01/1989 - 10/01/2017) - passing with minimum scores: Reading - 22; Combined English and Writing - 22; Math - 22
  • or Michigan Merit Examination (MME) (taken between 01/01/2007 - 01/31/2015) -passing with minimum scores: Reading 1108; Writing - 1129; Mathematics - 1116
• Exhibit patience and willingness to work with elementary school students.
• Exhibit emotional stability and physical stamina necessary for meeting the requirements of the position.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide small group assistance in the areas of math, reading, social studies, and science. Maintain
• confidentiality of information regarding all students.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Locate and utilize appropriate materials for students. Maintain proper records.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

SALARY: $15.26/hour - $19.32/hour commensurate with experience, per DPA Master Agreement

DIRECT SUPERVISOR: Building Principal

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply online at http://www.davisonschools.org. In addition to submitting an application online, internal applicants are required to provide a letter of intent and resume to the direct supervisor identified on this posting.

The District reserves the right to select the person it believes will be the most successful in this position and will be the greatest benefit to the school(s).

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex,(including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The person designated to handle any questions and/or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policy of Davison Community Schools is Director of Human Resources and Operations Christine Kuzinski, 1490 N Oak Rd, Davison, MI 48423 - (810-591-0808).