Noon Recess & Lunchroom Support Paraeducator

Hugger Elementary; Oakland Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Hugger Elementary School in Rochester, MI seeks a part-time NRB Paraeducator to supervise students during lunch and recess periods, assist in the classroom, and support daily building operations. The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work with diverse students and staff.

The position starts immediately, with 2.5 hours per day, 5 days a week, following the 2026-2027 school calendar. First-Aid/CPR is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work directly with students in an appropriate and professional manner and to give directions as needed.
• Patience and ability to effectively interact and maintain a professional rapport with others, including students, teachers, parents, and other staff members in the district.
• Has flexibility to work independently and demonstrate use of good judgment, especially when called upon to neutralize inappropriate student behavior.
• Possesses the necessary social and academic skills to promote cultural differences.
• First-Aid and CPR certification, preferred.
• Has the physical agility to lift and carry play equipment or cleaning materials; stand for extended periods of time; bend, kneel, crouch or reach to assist students; and tolerate working in the outdoors during cold and hot temperatures.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and assists students at playtime (recess), on the playground, and/or in the lunchroom to ensure harmonious, orderly and safe experience.
• Responsible for table cleanup per published guidelines.
• Under the direction of the building or program administrator, and per Article 3.O, of the RPEA Master Agreement, support the dispensation, and documentation of medication as outlined under district regulations, the district nurse’s instruction, and the student’s Medical Management Plan.
• Building type support may be required per specific building needs, e.g. other student supervision of non-instructional periods such as student arrival or dismissal, open media center for independent student homework periods, building support for elementary science classroom materials set-up, etc.
• Periodically may be directed with organizing materials and assisting staff with projects.
• May perform work of the general nature which assists with the smooth operation of the building such as the delivery of materials to building personnel, supervision of hallway traffic at the entrances and exits, and assisting during emergency building situations.
• Performs such other duties and/or functions as deemed necessary by the principal or building administrator.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal & written

Patience

Professional conduct

Judgment under pressure

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Hugger Elementary School in Rochester, MI seeks a part-time NRB Paraeducator to supervise students during lunch and recess periods, assist in the classroom, and support daily building operations. The role requires strong communication, reliability, and the ability to work with diverse students and staff.

The position starts immediately, with 2.5 hours per day, 5 days a week, following the 2026-2027 school calendar. First-Aid/CPR is preferred.