Paraprofessional, Programs for Emotionally Impaired and Autistic Impaired

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Position Title: Paraprofessional, Programs for Emotionally Impaired

and Autistic Impaired

Job ID: RR-157668

Salary Range/Level:

$17.84 - $24.44

(2026-2027 Salary Range)

(commensurate with experience)

Affiliation:

2026-2027 Affiliation: OPEIU III

Work Location:

North Star School – Mason, MI

Schedule:

33.75 weeks/year, 5 days/week 6.75 hours/day

Reports To:

Eileen Prihoda

[email protected]

Application Deadline:

March 29, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: August 18, 2026

How To Apply

A completed online application is required. (See application instructions at Ingham ISD under Join Our Team.)

Internal applicants, please use your Ingham ISD email address when applying.

About The Role

Assists teachers in district classrooms for the emotionally impaired and autistic impaired by performing a variety of duties designed to carry out individual student education and positive behavioral support programs.

• Provides group or individualized academic instruction, remediation or guided practice using instructional objectives and lessons developed by the teacher.
• Implements program-wide and individual student behavior intervention programs, including monitoring behavior data collection, preparing incident reports, physical intervention and reward system under the direction of classroom teachers.
• Supervises and monitors students within non-structured settings (i.e. arrival, departure, lunch and recess).

About You

• High school graduate or GED recipient.
• Prefer 2 years successful experience as a paraprofessional in a program for youth with autism, emotional and/or behavior disorders or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrates continuous learning as it relates to instructional, behavioral and therapeutic interventions for assigned students.

About Us

Why Join Ingham ISD

Ingham ISD is dedicated to providing high-quality educational supports for school districts, children, and families, with a strong focus on student achievement, leadership, and collaboration. We seek team members who are passionate about our mission, embrace innovation, and help foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We encourage individuals committed to education who bring a variety of perspectives and experiences that will enhance our team and the communities we serve to apply.

• Collaborative and supportive environment
• Opportunities for personal and career growth
• Impactful work
• Competitive Compensation

We offer our employees top-tier benefits, including a choice of six health insurance plans, district-paid dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability. Visit our website for a comprehensive list of benefits.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

It is the policy of the Ingham Intermediate School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), 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 programs and activities, including employment opportunities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Organizational Development, 2630 West Howell Road, Mason, MI, 48854. (517) 244-1289.

Your Impact, Our Legacy: Join Ingham Intermediate School District for a Meaningful Career.