Teacher Assistant - Special Education

Pay: $17.19 / hour (wage may vary based on experience and education)

Schedule: Monday - Friday / 5.5 hours daily / 27.5 hours weekly

Please note GHAPS will complete the recruiting process but the employee will be onboarded by WMJ.

Applicants for this position must meet the following criteria:

1. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
2. 60 credit hours in an accredited university or college; or Associates degree (or higher) ; or pass a competency test (Michigan Test for Teacher Certification Basic Skills Test or ETS-ParaPro Test - Math, Reading, Writing tests) may be needed depending on placement.
3. Experience preferred working with special needs students.
4. Must have the ability to follow directions and work with others in a positive manner.
5. Must have ability to deal with stressful situations in a calm manner.
6. Must have ability to follow through with prescribed behavioral management programs.
7. Must possess initiative and creativity with students and their program.

Apply online at

Jason Reinecke, Assistant Superintendent of Human Services