What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Ed Para Educator Winans Elementary April 2026 position at Waverly Community Schools?
Position Announcement
Job Title: Special Education Para Educator
Location: Winans Elementary Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range/ As per the salary schedule contained in the Terms of
Level: WESPA Master Agreement Class I Employment School Year
$19.90 - $22.57 per hour
Date Posted: Application April 13, 2026 Deadline: Until Filled
Application A COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. (See application instructions at
Process:
Special Education Para Educator Winans Apr 2026
- Attached within the online application (preferred)
- Faxed: (517) 321-8577
- Mailed: Waverly Community Schools, 515 Snow Rd., Lansing, MI 48917
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Special Education Paraeducator is responsible for working as a team member in providing a
quality educational program for students with.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following
duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all
functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person
attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not
limited to the following:
- Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies
- Actively participate in building activities, meetings, conferences, IEPs, swimming or pool
building administration or assigned certified teacher.
- Assist in instruction of information and concepts, selection and preparation of materials,
- Assist with transportation-loading and unloading of buses.
- Transport small numbers of students to activities in school vehicles when necessary in
- Inform the certified teacher of any specific needs or concerns regarding the students.
- Follow through with suggestions by related service providers as directed by the teacher.
- Assist in the medical, adaptive daily living, and self-care needs of students which could
- Lift and transfer students as needed.
- Assist in preparing students for pool activities and assist in the pool with students under WSI
- Assist in behavioral/academic/vocational interventions as needed.
- Perform record keeping and organizational tasks as appropriate.
- Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents and the community in
- Serve as a positive role model.
- Assist in arranging and managing the physical setting so that it is conducive to learning.
- Assist with the school day activities such as before and after-school supervision, lunch and
- Maintain in-person and on-time attendance as required.
- Will be required to communicate effectively with staff and parents
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of a high school diploma
- Prior experience working with students, school personnel, and parents
- CPI Certification or willingness to obtain
- Strong communication skills
- Knowledge of PBIS and MTSS
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school
community. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to
perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. Ability
to demonstrate the character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting
with staff, students, and community members.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to
finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl,
talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work is performed indoors
although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety,
well-being and work output of students
MENTAL FUNCTIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze,
communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate,
use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate.
Notice of Non-discrimination
Non-Discrimination
The Waverly Community Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex,
sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion,
national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.
Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be
requested through the Human Resources Department at (517) 319-3031) or
msavage@waverlyk12.net.
Salary : $20 - $23