Paraprofessional

Deadline: October 2, 2026
District/Organization: Clare Public Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: Current bargaining unit salary schedules can be viewed on our website at www.clare.k12.mi.us; total salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience of the successful candidate and qualifications as determined by the Superintendent of Schools.

Position Details

QUALIFICATIONS

• REQUIRED: Highly Qualified (HQ) as per No Child Left Behind (NCLB) standards;
  • e.g.: Associate’s Degree, passing score on ETS Parapro Assessment, or MTTC Basic Skills Test
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required. Preference given to individuals with teaching certificate and/or preparation in child development
• Technical skills: office procedures including telephone, filing, and organizational skills; keyboarding, internet, and email; experience with Microsoft Office including Word and Excel; Google applications including Calendar, Docs, and Sheets.
• Public Relations Skills: Ability to relate to school age children, parents, teachers, and members of the community
• Obtain CPI certification
• Possess well-developed problem-solving skills
• Ability to provide positive guidance to students in a manner that communicates dignity and respect
• Knowledge of assigned cognitive, developmental, behavioral, and physical disabilities
• Knowledge of appropriate curriculum (reading, writing, math, social studies, and science)
• Ability to establish rapport and maintain appropriate relationships with students, staff, and parents
• Possess sound, independent judgment, including handling of confidential matters
• Ability to adapt to changes in plans or activities on short notice
• Pass background check
• Job description available upon request

For further information, please see the attached job posting. Thank you for your interest in Clare Public Schools!

E-mail: apply@clare.k12.mi.us