Health Resource Paraprofessional

Oakbrook Elementary; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community School District Oakbrook Elementary in Sterling Heights, Michigan is seeking a Health Resource Paraprofessional to support medically challenged students. Immediate start and 7 hours per day.

The role involves assisting with personal health needs, maintaining composure in stressful situations, and documenting communications with parents. Location and hours may vary by district needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Understanding of student needs and ability to work with medically challenged populations.
• Experience with children with chronic health diseases preferred.
• Willingness to be trained in health areas (epinephrine, asthma, diabetes, seizures, etc.).
• Good attendance and ability to work at multiple sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal needs and health-related tasks.
• Maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Documentation and parent contact required.
• Work at multiple sites per district needs.
• Be assigned as general help during down-periods.

Skills

Student health support

Calm under pressure

Documentation skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Utica Community School District Oakbrook Elementary - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Health Resource Paraprofessional

Utica Community School District Oakbrook Elementary - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Utica Community School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5930628 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs, ability and desire to work with medically challenged population.
• Personal or health-related experience with children with chronic health diseases is preferred.
• Assist student(s) with personal needs, including but not limited to hygiene, diapering, toileting and clothing.
• Ability to maintain composure and communication during stressful situations.
• May need good physical flexibility such as ability to run, walk, lift and/or respond to other physical needs.
• Willingness to be trained in area(s) of student health related awareness and intervention. Anaphylaxis and Epinephrine administration; asthma and administration of inhalers, using spacers and administering nebulizer treatments; diabetes and blood glucose testing, urine ketone analysis and insulin administration via injection and insulin pump; seizures and oral, intranasal and rectal rescue medications; medication administration; other types of procedures including catheterization, gastric tube feedings, and tracheostomy suctioning; and other areas of health-related support.
• Willingness to accept assignment at multiple and potentially differing sites and locations depending on individual student needs as determined by the District.
• Ability to work with Epipens, blood testing, insulin injections, ports, suctioning, seizures, feeding tube, diastat, medication dispensing and other areas of health-related support.
• Willingness to assist with toileting and/or hygiene assistance, some physicality required.
• Willingness to be assigned as general help during "down-periods" in the classroom, lunchroom, and/or office as designated by the building Principal.
• Documentation and parent contact will be required.
• Characteristics sought include: Child-centered, adaptability, calm demeanor, respect for dignity, patience, confidentiality and ability to alertly focus during times of potential distraction.
• Good attendance required.

Description:

• 7Hours Per Day - 8:45am - 4:15pm (30 minute lunch) - Health Resoucre Para.
• Location may change and/or hours may increase or decrease due to student and/or program needs.
• APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE PRE-SCREENED BY OUR DISTRICT NURSE.
• Work year based on student attendance.
• District supports promotion of internal candidates. Paper applications and emails will not be accepted.
• Application deadline for internal UPPA candidates: September 23, 2026 @ 4:00 pm. External Applicants: open until filled

NONDISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color,religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excludedfrom participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educationalagency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Employee Services Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.39 to $19.39 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 11303 Greendale
• Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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