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As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for detour in Michigan is $41,791.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,600.00 and $44,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Detours in construction refer to temporary alternative routes created to redirect traffic or pedestrians around roadwork, construction sites, or other blockages. They are essential for maintaining safety and minimizing disruptions while work is underway. Detours are carefully planned and marked with signage to ensure that vehicles and people can navigate efficiently until the main route is reopened. The planning and implementation of a detour often involve coordination with local authorities and traffic management experts.

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To thrive as a Detour Manager, you need expertise in traffic management, route planning, and regulatory compliance, often supported by experience in civil engineering or transportation planning. Familiarity with traffic control devices, mapping software, and project management tools is typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills are essential for coordinating teams and informing the public. These skills ensure safe, efficient detour implementation that minimizes disruptions and maintains public safety.

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Detour Coordinators often encounter challenges such as unexpected traffic congestion, miscommunication among stakeholders, and ensuring public safety during road closures. To effectively manage these issues, coordinators collaborate closely with local authorities, traffic engineers, and construction teams to develop clear signage, real-time updates, and contingency plans. Proactive communication with the public and ongoing monitoring of detour routes are essential for minimizing disruption and maintaining smooth traffic flow. These practices help coordinators respond quickly to changing conditions and maintain safety for both drivers and workers.

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Infographic showing various Detour job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 83% Physical, 13% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,791 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

PERSONAL CARE / INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE DeTour Area Schools

Sault Sainte Marie, MI • On-site

Eastern Upper Peninsula AppliTrack Consortium
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$13 - $17.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Paraprofessional Classroom Aide/Special Education Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
8/17/2026
Location:
Drummond Island Elementary
(High-Needs School)
Date Available:
09/08/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
DeTour Area Schools
DeTOUR AREA SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION
PERSONAL CARE / INSTRUCTIONAL AID at Drummond Island Elementary
Reports to: Classroom Instructor and/or Principal
Purpose of Position: To assist the immediate supervisor in provision of the student program and services; assist in maintaining records of the students; assist in classroom related activities and services; to maintain neat classrooms
Job Goal: To provide supportive assistance to the classroom teacher, by taking an active part in the educational, social, physical, medical, emotional and self-care need of an individual, or group of students in programs operated by DeTour Area Schools.
Period of Employment: TBD
Minimal Qualifications:
  • Completion of two years of study or more at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); obtain an associate's degree or higher; qualifying SAT scores; or meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment
  • Possess emotional stability, physical stamina and strength necessary to complete duties, and have an understanding and interest in the needs of special education students.
  • Must meet requirements to be employed by a third-party contractor.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assist the classroom teacher in the planning and implementation of student programs that have been initiated by the teacher.
  • Assist in the preparation and organization of instructional materials needed to implement the student program.
  • Carry out student objectives and/or programs established by the instructor daily.
  • Assist in documentation of student's progress as needed and directed by instructor/driver.
  • Assist the instructor and other support personnel in providing for student needs, which may include, but are not limited to toileting and/or diapering, proper lifting and/or transferring (up to 100 + pounds), feeding, medically related needs and personal hygiene needs of assigned students.
  • Attend pertinent staff meetings, IEPs, and other in-service training sessions at the request of the supervisor. May be required to assist at recess or breakfast/lunch check-in.
  • Cooperate with and assist other educational support staff in the cognitive, behavioral, and motor programming for students.
  • Assist in the coordination and supervision of student activities outside the classroom and in the community at the request and direction of instructor and/or supervisor.
  • Perform and share responsibility in classroom duties, which may include but not limited to, classroom preparation and clean up, monitoring of equipment and supplies.
  • Must be able to physically assist students with adaptive equipment.
  • Must be able to effectively communicate with staff, parents, and students.
  • Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities, including support for other classrooms, as needed, as requested by the instructor, driver, or supervisor within the framework of this job description.
  • As needed for completion of duties, attend meetings outside of normal working hours.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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