Paraeducator for Medically Fragile Students

Lakeview School District; Lakeview (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

Lakeview School District seeks a paraeducator to assist medically fragile elementary students under teacher supervision, providing health monitoring, feeding supervision, and instructional support.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork with staff, and adherence to district health and safety policies. Requires a high school diploma and possibly college coursework, with up to 6.83 hours per day and shift pay; benefits include paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum education of high school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of college (60 semester hours) or an associate's degree or a passing score on required tests.
• Experience working with At-Risk and/or special education students.

Responsibilities

• Observe student to detect health needs.
• Maintain regular and dependable attendance.
• Supervise feeding via tubes as directed in health plan.
• Administer medication and treatment as prescribed.
• Support communication needs of the student.
• Sterilize equipment and supplies.
• Administer first aid per procedures.
• Attend planning meetings as needed.
• Provide instructional support under teacher supervision.
• Adhere to district health and safety procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Engage in CPI training as needed.
• Monitor hall safety during passing times.

Skills

Composure under pressure

Relationship building

Clear communication

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

60 college hours / Associate degree

Parapro/Basic Skills tests

Job description

Lakeview School District seeks a paraeducator to assist medically fragile elementary students under teacher supervision, providing health monitoring, feeding supervision, and instructional support.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork with staff, and adherence to district health and safety policies. Requires a high school diploma and possibly college coursework, with up to 6.83 hours per day and shift pay; benefits include paid time off.