Paraprofessional/Teacher Aide fulltime or Substitute

Deadline: June 5, 2026
District/Organization: Manistee ISD
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $17.03 – $19.03

Position Details

The Manistee ISD has a Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant vacancy. This position offers single subscriber health, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance or opt out payment in lieu of health of $6,000 per year.
If interested, please send resume and letter of interest to Devin Wegner, HR Coordinator: dwegner@manistee.org or apply online.

TITLE: Para Professional
FLSA: Non-exempt
REPORTS TO: Classroom Teacher/Special Education Director of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:
— Trained in Crisis Prevention Management preferred
— Ability to consistently lift and carry 50 pounds
— Knowledge of physical, cognitive, and emotional impairments desirable
— High School diploma required
— Must pass drug test
— Must pass pre-employment physical
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
— Interact with students and supervise classroom activities, playground, lunchroom
 Work in a consistent and individualized manner with students
 Willingness to work in areas of: self help (toileting, diapering, dressing, feeding),
medical procedures (gastric tube feedings tracheotomy care) and administering
of medication per district policy
 Keep classroom records (attendance, behavior documentation, lunch count)
 Understand and follow policy on confidentiality
 Willingness to deal with a wide range of student behaviors
 Interact appropriately with the public
 Work effectively as a team player
 Understand and implement emergency medical procedures as needed
 Demonstrate a calm demeanor during crisis situations
 Willingness to acquire and develop knowledge of computer technology
 Willingness to be trained in assistive technology and/or sign language
 Willingness to acquire and develop knowledge of computer technology
 Direct students in Community-Based Instruction/outdoor education/physical
education
 Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or teacher
 Represent MISD with respect, dignity and professionalism at all times

E-mail: dwegner@manistee.org