Paraprofessional

Position Title: Paraprofessional
Job Summary: Litchfield Community Schools is seeking applications for a Paraprofessional for
the 2025-2026 school year. Under the direction of a certified classroom teacher provides
academic and behavioral support to students.
Wage: Starting wage is $12.48 per hour
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide instructional support services under the direct supervision of a teacher, including

small group or one-on-one work.

• Assist with classroom management, such as organizing instructional and other materials.
• Conduct parental involvement activities.
• Provide instructional assistance in a computer laboratory.
• Provide support in a library or media center.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Superintendent

or his or her designee may assign

• Potential working one-on-one with students as needed

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Alternative Education and Experience

• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved

formal state academic assessment in the following areas:
o Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and
mathematics; or
o Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing
readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
Education and/or Experience

• Establishes and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with others.
• Builds positive relationships with students, families, and the community; and

creates an environment where all individuals, regardless of background, are
comfortable.

• Relates to students with mutual respect while carrying out a positive and effective

disciplinary program.

• Models district standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Applies knowledge of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment,

and methods of supporting and extending instruction and student learning.

• Maintains consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.
• Self-motivated; able to accept constructive criticism and grow as a result.

Employment Date, Salary and Work Year
Anticipated start date will be as soon as possible for the 2025-2026 School Year. The
pay will be determined upon hire.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants should submit a resume and credentials to Superintendent/Principal Cristina
Eyre at cristina.eyre@litchfieldschools.com and cc Kimberly Langhann at
kimberly.langhann@litchfieldschools.com.
Application Deadline: Until Filled
POSTING LOCATIONS
_ HS _ All Staff Email _ Website
_ MS _ CEA/HCEA President _ MASB
_ ELEM _ MASSP
Litchfield Community Schools does not discriminate in any of its educational programs and services, activities, or
employment practices, on the basis of race, color, religion or ancestry, age sex height, weight, marital status, sexual
preference, disability, or English speaking ability. Direct inquiries to Superintendent of Litchfield Community
Schools, 210 Williams Street, Litchfield, MI 49252. 517-542-2388.