Paraeducator - Special Education

Position ~ Special Education Paraeducator

Posting Date: December 15, 2025

Internal Closing Date: January 6, 2026

External Closing Date: Until Filled

Days/Hours:

Work days align with the DCS Student Calendar.

6.75 hours per day (subject to change) with an unpaid 35-minute lunch period.

Compensation:

$17.44 per hour

• Paid Leave Days
• Pension plan through Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS)
• Retirement Savings Plans 403B and 457 Retirement Plans

Summary:

Working in collaboration with the instructional team, a paraeducator provides assistance with academic instruction, physical activities and life skills to students with disabilities. The special education paraeducator assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote self-advocacy skills. Paraeducators are visible and vital individuals throughout the school setting.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists student(s) with disabilities according to the supports outlined in their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) as it pertains to academics, behavior, related services (Speech, OT/PT, etc.), and physical hygiene.
• Assists instructional team with the development of work assignments, job responsibilities and services to student(s) with disabilities.
• Assists the instructional team in the implementation of health care, instructional programs and the management of student behavior.
• Maintains student confidentiality.
• Assists in administering assessments as needed.
• Supports the implementation of planned lessons.
• Manages both behavioral and instructional logs.
• Monitors established goals and objectives for students and communicates student progress.
• Bending, lifting and overhead work required.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality to assignment required.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents, students and staff.
• Computer skills necessary.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to be self-directed.
• Ability to identify and solve problems.
• Good attendance is important for this position and is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this job include sitting, kneeling, standing, and the ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Method of Application
Internal candidates - Must submit a letter of interest to Jeannette Kiernan at kiernanj@dexterschools.org, Anne Nakon at nakona@dexterschools.org, and Barb Leonard at leonardb@dexterschools.org by 4:00 PM on the internal closing date.

External candidates - Must complete the online application located on the Dexter Community Schools website.

Note: This position is posted both internally and externally. External candidates will only be considered after all internal applicants have been reviewed.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), 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 educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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