Paraprofessional, Heartwood School

Come Join Our Team! Position Title: Paraprofessional, Heartwood School

Job ID: RR-201258

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Salary Range/Level:

$17.84 - $24.44 2026-2027 Hourly Rate (commensurate with experience)

Affiliation:

2026-2027 Union Affiliation: OPEIU III

Work Location:

Heartwood School - Mason, MI

Schedule:

41 Weeks / 5 Days / 6.75 Hours

Reports To:

Alexis Adams alexis.adams@inghamisd.org

Application Deadline:

Posted Until Filled

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 cognitively impaired and/or physically impaired by performing a variety of duties designed to carry out individual student education programs and positive behavioral support.

• Assists in daily classroom routines and facilitates students participation in all activities including but not limited to: self-care, mobility, ambulation, defined health procedures, and swimming.
• Implements classroom and/or individual student behavior intervention strategies under the direction of classroom teachers.
• May operate various lifts, instructional or adaptive equipment and assistive technology devices.

About You

• High school graduate or GED recipient.
• Prefer 2 years successful experience as a paraprofessional in a program for youth with physical and/or cognitive impairments 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 diverse educational supports for school districts, children, and families, emphasizing student achievement, leadership, and collaboration. We seek team members committed to our mission, fostering innovation, and embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply, contributing to a culture that enriches ideas and perspectives for the benefit of those we serve.

• 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 five 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.