POSITION DESCRIPTION
The State & Federal Paraeducator works under the direction of the Math Coach and/or the classroom teacher with identified children as required by the program curriculum. The Paraeducator keeps accurate records on activities with students as required by the program guidelines.
Location:Highland Elementary
Salary:HVPEA Contract $15.25 - $17.90
Reports To: Math Coach Principal and Director of State and Federal Programs
Status: Guaranteed Title I funded position for the 2025-2026 School Year only at this time
Hours:21 hrs/wk
Date Posted: 3/10/26
Closing Date:Internal 3/16/26External:until closed
QUALIFICATIONS
-Good communication skills both oral and written
-Must meet State and Federal Program requirements for Highly Qualified.(i.e. at minimum an Associates Degree 60 hours of college credit OR successful score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment
- Previous experience as a paraeducator is preferred
- Previous experience working with students who are academically at risk
- Ability to work with staff members
- Ability to work well under direction of program coordinator Math Coach 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 State & Federal Program objectives
- To assist the Math Coach in identification of academically at-risk students
- To work under the direction of the Math Coach and/or 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 Math Coach or classroom teacher
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Associates 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
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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:
Jeanna Klebba
Administrative Assistant to Human Resources
2390 South Milford Rd. Highland MI 48357
248.684.8217 (TELEPHONE) 248.684.8266 (FAX)
E-MAIL:
Jeanette 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.
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