Paraeducator Program Manager

About the role

Together we change lives.

Kelly is a team of experts driven by our belief that the impact of the right person in the right job is limitless.

No matter where you are in your career journey you can apply your knowledge and passion to move people, organizations, and communities forward. You'll have opportunities to grow your expertise and capabilities, both professionally and personally. As a team we celebrate inclusion, caring and collaboration. As a company we value your contribution, we work with integrity, and we always put people first - so your impact really will change lives.

Our Paraeducator Program Manager is accountable for

• Serving as Kelly Education's primary on-site partner within the school district, building strong relationships with district leaders, school administrators, and other key stakeholders.
• Leading the day-to-day management, engagement, performance, and retention of a large paraeducator workforce, with a focus on supporting special education programs and student needs.
• Conducting workplace observations, providing coaching and feedback, completing performance evaluations, and addressing attendance, performance, and other workforce concerns in partnership with internal teams and district stakeholders.
• Partnering with Kelly Education recruiting and talent teams to attract, onboard, train, and retain qualified paraeducators and maintain a strong talent pipeline.
• Monitoring program performance, workforce trends, client needs, and market conditions; using data and insights to identify opportunities, solve problems, and improve outcomes.
• Managing key account responsibilities, including client reporting, business reviews, program compliance, financial awareness, and support for special education summer school or Extended School Year (ESY) programs.
• Supporting the growth of the Kelly Education partnership by identifying opportunities to expand services and introduce additional Kelly Education solutions that support the district's evolving needs.
• Collaborating across Kelly Education teams to deliver a seamless client and talent experience while strengthening account relationships, retention, and long-term growth.

This position is based hybrid (minimum 3 days) onsite at a client location.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, & Experience

• Experience working in, supporting, or partnering with special education programs or environments is strongly preferred. Experience as a special educator, paraeducator, school administrator, related service provider, or in another special education setting is highly valued.
• Demonstrated experience leading, coaching, supervising, or managing a workforce, team, or group of employees, including providing feedback and addressing performance and attendance concerns.
• Strong relationship-building and customer management skills, with the ability to establish credibility and collaborate effectively with school district leaders, administrators, employees, and internal partners.
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities, make sound decisions, solve problems, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with a variety of audiences and facilitate productive conversations around performance, workforce needs, and business opportunities.
• Experience using data, reporting, workforce trends, or business insights to identify challenges, recommend solutions, and support informed decision-making.
• Recruiting, staffing, vendor management, education, workforce management, or account management experience is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

The annual base pay for this position is listed below. Final compensation will be based on experience and may vary by geographic location.

$51,300.00 - $68,400.00

Total compensation package including benefits as applicable to the position - understanding that each person has unique professional and personal needs focused on your total well-being. Explore our range of benefits at: Kelly Services | People Regular Staff