NOTICE OF OPENING:       PBIS / Float Paraprofessional - Special Education

LOCATION:                          Westview Elementary School

WORK YEAR:                      2026-2027  School Year

SALARY:                              Per 2654 Contract

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or equivalent required;
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours) or ETS ParaPro Assessment. A passing score of 460 is required;
• Previous work with children;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, parents, and staff;
• Ability to organize materials and time efficiently and to keep neat, accurate records;
• Ability to work directly with students in an appropriate and professional manner and to give direction as needed;
• Display sensitivity to the multi-ethnicity of students.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Supports teachers in meeting the instructional, educational, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with disabilities in the classroom (in-person) and community.
• Provides small group and individualized instruction to students with disabilities per the student’s IEP and the supervising teacher’s lesson plans and guidance.
• Collects instructional and behavioral data.
• Implements Behavior Intervention Plans
• Communicate proactively with teachers to inform them of student issues and conversations with parents.
• Responds to emails and phone calls from school leaders and teachers in a timely manner.
• Assists during standardized testing to support state and local testing processes and policies.
• Assists with preparing daily lesson plan materials and makes copies of materials for students (print or electronic).
• Assists with distributing food, supplies, materials, and equipment, including technology.
• When in a school-based learning environment, monitor students' movement throughout the building to other classrooms, learning areas, and cafeteria.
• Assists students with classroom clean up and wiping down surfaces to uphold sanitation standards as required for safe school environment.
• Assists administrators and other staff members in the orderly, expedient and safe transition of students from one location to another.
• Assists students with physical needs as necessary, including feeding, toileting, lifting, and mobility.
• Assists students with healthcare procedures
• Assists students with assistive technology devices, including communication devices, switches and orthopedic devices needed for sitting, walking, or standing.
• Engages in professional learning opportunities in-person.
• Have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative. 

Qualified applicants should apply online via AppliTrack at  http://www.applitrack.com/fitzgerald/onlineapp/

Fitzgerald Public Schools is a regular school district located in Macomb County with 6 schools, 166 teachers and 2,220 students. Total Revenue is $43,643,000 and is trending up. Fitzgerald Public Schools spends $15,662 per student per year on instruction.