ASD paraprofessional for Cardinal & Early Elementary

Memspa; Michigan; On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard View Schools is seeking an ASD paraprofessional to support the Cardinal & Early Elementary ASD classroom. This full-time role runs 6.75 hours daily (8:45am-4:00pm, M-F) during the school year, with a pay rate of $16.79 per hour.

You will report to the assigned teacher, monitor progress, handle data/records, and reinforce lessons. Requires being Highly Qualified with a relevant degree/ETS score, and basic first aid skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be Highly Qualified per Department of Education.
• Highly qualified as in having an associate's degree, 60 credit hours or ETS score 460+.
• HCA role provides support to identified students and follows teacher directives.

Responsibilities

• Report to the assigned teacher and follow directives.
• Monitor student progress and maintain data/records.
• Reinforce lessons and classroom activities.
• Provide required medical related assistance as needed per position.

Skills

First Aid/CPR

Behavioral Management

Experience with children

Basic Computer Ops

Education

Associate's degree / 60 credits / ETS 460+

Job description

ASD paraprofessional for Cardinal & Early Elementary

Deadline: October 16, 2026
District/Organization: Orchard View Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: TBD

26-27-24

POSITION: Teaching Assistant / Health Care Aide in ASD classroom (2 positions)

LOCATION: Cardinal & Early Elementary School

SCHEDULE: 6.75 hours (8:45am-4:00pm; M-F; School Year Only)

PAY RATE: $16.79

QUALIFICATIONS FOR TEACHING ASSISANT / HEALTH CARE AIDE:

Employee shall report and be directly responsible to the assigned teacher(s) as approved by the administrator. They will be responsible to follow the teacher's directives and be involved with the students, monitoring progress, data/record keeping, and reinforcing the lessons and/or activities, or as deemed appropriate by position. Must be Highly Qualified per Department of Education in order to apply for this position. Highly qualified as in having an associate's degree, 60 credit hours or have taken the ETS assessment with a score at 460 or higher.

HCA are employed to primarily provide specific assistance to identified students. These positions may require district to provide training in medical related and bodily care functions to include but not limited to trachea suction, cauterization, postural drainage or percussion, CPR, ostomy feeding tubes, bathing, catheterization, diapering, lifting, dispensing of medication.

SKILLS REQUIRED/RECOMMENDED:

• Basic First Aid/CPR
• Behavioral Management
• Experience working with children
• Basic Computer Operations/use of office equipment