Paraprofessional

UCS champions education for all students through the help of our dedicated team. To see a list of current positions available, please follow this link. 

UCS has three paraprofessional roles: 

1. Health Paraprofessional:
   
   • Work with students with various health conditions (such as diabetes and personal health care needs) and support everyday health care of students coming into the office.
   • Health paraprofessionals receive specific training from the district nurses for students with health conditions.
   
   
2. English Language Paraprofessional:
   
   • Implement training from teachers and administrators for instruction and academic intervention.
   • Serve as an instructional foundation to present information to students in logical sequence.
   
   
3. Special Services Paraprofessional:
   
   • Provide support for student success while fostering independence.
   • Implement positive behavior support plans.
   • Follow procedures for student care related to daily disability and medical related needs.
   
   

• Rewarding job with daily interaction with children.
• Work a daily schedule that aligns with student schedules (daily up to seven hours).
• Pay starts at $16.93 per hour.
• State retirement plans available. 

UCS has partnered with Oakland University to help individuals pursue a teaching certificate. Prospective students should follow this link to identify which programs might be right for them. 

In addition, click here for information on Oakland University's initial certification programs.