Middle School Special Education Paraprofessional
SUMMARY:
Hamilton Community Schools is seeking a part-time 8th-12th grade special education paraprofessional to serve five days per week at Hamilton High School. Primarily working with 8th-grade students and transitioning into higher grade levels as the students progress. Paraprofessionals provide social, physical, and academic support and/or supervision in general and special education settings, including but not limited to the cafeteria, classrooms, and assemblies.
LOCATION: Hamilton High School
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt
START DATE: August 24, 2026
WEEKLY HOURS: 6 hours/day M-F while students are in session
SALARY RANGE: $16.92/hour (base)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Help supervise the arrival and departure of students, and provide supervision and support in multiple settings throughout the school day
- Assist in managing the behavior of students
- Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
- Maintain confidentiality of information about children and their families in accordance with Board policy and law
- Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events when requested by administration
- Help supervise the arrival and departure of students, and provide supervision and support in multiple settings throughout the school day
- Possibly assist students with disabilities according to their individualized needs, which could include transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
- Follow instructions from teachers and administrators
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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.
- Qualification:
- Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents in a positive manner
- Ability to communicate clearly in verbal and written form
- Ability to follow written and oral communication
- Ability to problem-solve
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.
Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled.
Any questions can be sent to Liz Morehouse, Principal. emorehou@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