Early Childhood Special Education Paraprofessional

By Hamilton Community Schools

7/29/2025

SUMMARY:
Hamilton Community Schools is seeking an early childhood special education paraprofessional to serve Monday-Thursday, with an occasional Friday, at Sandyview Learning Center. Paraprofessionals provide social, physical, and academic support and/or supervision in general and special education settings, including but not limited to, the cafeteria, classrooms, recess, and assemblies. These services may include ambulatory, eating and toileting assistance.

LOCATION: Sandyview Learning Center

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Possibly assist students with disabilities according to their individualized needs, which could include transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
Possibly assist students with physical care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
Assist in managing the behavior of students
Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or challenges for 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
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.

Minimum Qualifications:
- 18 years of age
- High school diploma or high school equivalency diploma
- 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
- Ability to read and understand instructional materials presented to students
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with all students, staff and school community
- Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district and BOE policies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous work experience with preschool-age students, including students with special needs
- First Aid/CPR certification

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator

START DATE: August 13, 2025

WEEKLY HOURS: 3 hours/day Monday-Thursday, with approximately one Friday per month, while students are in session. The weekly hours range from 12-15 hours/week

Work Schedule: 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

SALARY RANGE: $16.59/hour (start)

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 35 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, cover letter, and resume using the online application system.

https://hamiltonschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5308742

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled. However, for best consideration, applications should be submitted by August 13, 2025.

Any questions can be sent to Sara McIntyre, smcintyre@hamiltonschools.us