Special Education Assistant

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Harper Creek Community Schools

7454 B Drive North - Battle Creek, Michigan 49014

Phone (269) 441-6550 Fax (269) 660-1190

Notice is hereby given that the following positions are anticipated for the 2025-2026 school year in the Harper Creek Community School District, Battle Creek, Michigan.

POSTING DATE:

January 7, 2026

CLASSIFICATION:

Special Education Assistant

One-to-One Paraeducator (Category 3)

LOCATION:

Wattles Park Elementary

SUPERVISOR:

Brent Swan, Principal

PAY RATE:

Per Master Contract – Step 1 $16.50/hour $.35 for an associate’s degree or higher education or passage of the WorkKeys/ETS/ equivalent test in reading, writing, and math

HOURS OF WORK:

Elementary:

8:30am - 3:45pm (approximate) on student attendance days with ½ hour paid lunch (on campus)

STARTING DATE:

Immediately

Please see the following job description for more information on the open position at

Harper Creek Community Schools.

TO APPLY: Visit www.harpercreek.net and follow the Employment Opportunities links.

External Applicants must include the following documents with their electronic application:

• Cover Letter and resume including a review of experience appropriate to the position.
• Up-to-date credentials including at least two (2) recent letters of recommendation.

Deadline for applying: 12pm January 14, 2026

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or 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.

Please provide written notice for any special needs accommodation.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.