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Substitute Paraprofessional/Aide

Bay City, MI ยท On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Substitute Paraprofessional/Aide An ESS substitute paraprofessional/aide assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal ...

Substitute Paraprofessional/Aide

Bay City, MI ยท On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

Substitute Paraprofessional/Aide An ESS substitute paraprofessional/aide assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal ...

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How much do paraprofessional aide jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for paraprofessional aide in the United States is $17.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.18 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Paraprofessional Aide typically collaborate with teachers and other school staff throughout the day?

Paraprofessional Aides work closely with classroom teachers by assisting with lesson preparation, helping manage student behavior, and providing one-on-one or small group support to students who need extra help. They often communicate regularly with teachers to discuss student progress and adapt instructional strategies as needed. Additionally, they may collaborate with special education staff, counselors, and other aides to ensure a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. This teamwork is essential for meeting the diverse needs of students and maintaining an organized, positive learning atmosphere.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Paraprofessional Aide, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Paraprofessional Aide, you need a high school diploma (sometimes an associate's degree), a basic understanding of educational support, and experience working with children or individuals with special needs. Familiarity with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), classroom management software, and assistive technology devices is often required. Patience, strong communication, and adaptability are essential soft skills for building rapport with students and supporting teachers. These skills are important because they enable effective educational support, foster a positive learning environment, and help meet diverse student needs.

What are paraprofessional aides?

Paraprofessional aides are educational support staff who work under the supervision of certified teachers to assist in the classroom and help students with their learning needs. They often work with small groups or individual students, providing additional instruction, classroom management, or support for students with disabilities. Paraprofessional aides play a vital role in ensuring that all students receive the attention and assistance they need to succeed academically and socially. Their duties can include helping with lesson preparation, supervising activities, and supporting students' social and behavioral development.
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Substitute Paraprofessional/Aide

Substitute Paraprofessional/Aide

Vassar Public Schools

Vassar, MI โ€ข On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Substitute Paraprofessional/Aide
An ESS substitute paraprofessional/aide assists the classroom teacher to provide extra support to students with special needs, promoting maximum academic and personal growth. The substitute paraprofessional job responsibilities range from supplementing regular classroom curriculum to helping individual students.
Substitute paraprofessionals are also known as school aides, teacher assistants, instructional aides, one-to-one aides, and personal care assistants.
Responsibilities
  • Provide instructional reinforcement for individual students or small groups of students
  • Assist teacher with classroom management and general supervision of the class
  • Assist with administrative duties such as setting up equipment and preparing materials
  • Supervise students in the cafeteria, schoolyard, specials, hallways, on field trips, and/or during before and after school programs
  • Attend to students' physical, personal, academic, and emotional needs
  • Support students with special needs by following provisions specified in their IEPs/504 Plans
  • Perform other duties as directed by the classroom teacher and school administration

For a complete job description of a substitute paraprofessional, click here .
Qualifications
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
  • Criminal History Clearance

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About ESS
As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.
We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development. Our partner school districts receive customized solutions, hands-on management, technology, and program analytics and reporting.
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ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that "Every day counts" for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.
ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.