Para Educator-PBIS at Highland Elementary - Oakland Schools : Job Details

Position Type: Non-Certified Student Support Services/ParaprofessionalDate Posted: 7/1/2025Location: Highland ElementaryDistrict: Huron Valley SchoolsPOSITION DESCRIPTION The State & Federal Para Educator works under the direction of the classroom teacher with identified children as required by the program curriculum. They assist the classroom teacher in identifying academically at risk students. The Para Educator keeps accurate records on activities with students as required by the program guidelines. Position Type: PBIS Para EducatorLocation: Highland Elementary Salary: HVPEA Contract, $14.75 - $17.40 Reports To: Principal & Director of State, Federal & Preschool Programs Status: School Year 2025 - 2026; approx 20 hours/wk Date Posted 7/1/2025 Closing Date: Internal 7/7/2025 External: until closedQUALIFICATIONS

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must meet State and Federal Program requirements for Highly Qualified. (i.e. at minimum, an Associate's Degree, 60 hours of college credit, OR successful score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.
• Previous experience as a para is preferred
• Previous experience working with students who are academically at risk.
• Ability to work with parents and staff members.
• Ability to work well under direction of program coordinator, and classroom teacher.
• Show evidence of initiative and enthusiasm.
• Ability to keep accurate records on activities with students as required by program guidelines.
• May be required to take a skills test.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• To understand the program guidelines.
• To understand and support Huron Valley's State & Federal Program objectives.
• To assist the classroom teacher in identification of academically at-risk students.
• To work under the direction of the classroom teacher with identified children as required by the program curriculum.
• To participate in regularly scheduled in-service sessions, both at the local and county level.
• To attend staff meetings when requested.
• On an as needed basis paraeducator employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedures or assistance with regular hygiene.
• To keep accurate records on activities with students as required by the program guidelines.
• To perform any other duties as required by the program coordinator, or classroom teacher.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate's Degree, 60 hours of college credit, OR successful score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment. LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. METHOD OF APPLICATION Apply on-line at hvs.org A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.Inquiries should be addressed to: Administrative Assistant to Human Resources 2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357 248.###.#### (TELEPHONE) •248.###.#### (FAX) E-MAIL: [email protected] Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and TitleVI Officer In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.