Paraeducator: Special Education Student Support

Oakland Human Resources Consortium; Beverly Hills (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Schools is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to support special education students in the Apollo Early Childhood Center. You will reinforce classroom instruction and assist with personal care needs under the direction of licensed staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma and the ability to work with students with diverse disabilities. Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is provided, and you may assist with Medicaid billing as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff and administrators.
• Must be willing to be trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques.
• Must be willing to assist with personal care needs as listed in student IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Complement, supplement and reinforce student instruction under teacher supervision.
• Document personal care needs for each caseload student daily.
• Assist with Medicaid billing as needed.
• Support general supervision during lunch, recess and transitions.
• Attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedure or assistance with hygiene as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the special education teacher or principal.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oakland Schools is seeking a dedicated paraeducator to support special education students in the Apollo Early Childhood Center. You will reinforce classroom instruction and assist with personal care needs under the direction of licensed staff.

Requirements include a high school diploma and the ability to work with students with diverse disabilities. Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention is provided, and you may assist with Medicaid billing as part of the role.