PBS Paraprofessional - Hamilton Virtual School

PBS Paraprofessional - Hamilton Virtual School (In-Person Position)

LOCATION: Hamilton Virtual School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

START DATE: 2026-2027 School Year

SCHEDULE: Part-Time, School-Year: Tuesdays/Thursdays 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM and Wednesdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

SALARY: Class III Support Staff Pay Schedule ($16.59/hour Base)

JOB SUMMARY:

Hamilton Community Schools is seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Paraprofessional specifically for the Hamilton Virtual School program. This role focuses on promoting continuous improvement in student learning by implementing timely behavioral interventions and support for students in the virtual program across grades K-12. The individual will assist teachers, staff, and administrators in managing student behavior and providing a supportive environment, whether in person at the lab or through online platforms.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions are the core responsibilities required to perform this role. These duties ensure students receive appropriate instruction and support for their educational development. The PBS Paraprofessional is also responsible for other duties as assigned to meet the evolving needs of the district, provided such duties are consistent with the employee’s certification and job responsibilities.

• Behavioral Support: Assist in managing the behavior of students and implementing positive behavior interventions.
• Instructional Assistance: Lead small groups of learners and provide both written and verbal feedback to support student progress.
• Student Supervision: Supervise students in multiple settings, including in the classroom, online learning labs, and monitoring after-school pick-up.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the elementary positive behavior intervention coordinator and virtual school staff to meet the individualized needs of students.
• Communication: Keep teachers and administrators informed of any special needs or behavioral problems concerning individual students.
• Confidentiality: Maintain strict confidentiality regarding students and their families in accordance with Board policy and state/federal laws.
• Professional Development: Participate in staff development training, faculty meetings, and special school events as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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 essential functions.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Title I Paraprofessional Qualifications: Must meet one of the following:
• • Possess a college degree.
  • Completed at least 60 college credit hours.
  • Achieve a passing score on an MDE-approved academic assessment (e.g., MTTC Basic Skills, ETS-460, WorkKeys, SAT, or ACT) .
• Ability to communicate clearly (verbal and written), problem-solve, and develop effective working relationships with students and staff.
• Preferred Qualifications
• • Previous experience working with students with varying social-emotional or special needs.
  • Current CPI Training for non-violent crisis intervention.
  • First Aid/CPR certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25+ pounds.

WHO ARE WE?

Hamilton Community Schools is a rural district in West Michigan, located south of Holland and east of Saugatuck. Our well-maintained district includes one preschool learning center (Sandyview), three elementary schools (Bentheim, Blue Star, and Hamilton Elementary), one middle school, one high school, and the Hamilton Virtual School. Despite covering a large area of 135 square miles, Hamilton retains a small-town feel.

As one of the 18 member public school districts within the Ottawa Intermediate School District (OAISD), Hamilton Community Schools employs 400 staff members and serves over 2,400 full-time students, along with 1,100 non-public students across various programs and formats. Renowned throughout the state, our district is celebrated for balancing a small-town atmosphere with educational innovation, catering to the needs of every learner. With a strong focus on K-12 academics, work-based learning, athletics, and the arts, Hamilton is a destination district. WE are HAWKEYES!

Why Hamilton?

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Submit an application using the online application system.

Any questions can be sent to Mary Wilkinson at mwilkins@hamiltonschools.us

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Hamilton Community Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, color, height, weight, marital status, familial status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status with applicable state and federal laws.

DISTRIBUTION: Internal / External