Paraeducator Student Support – Assisting Students in Level 4 Classroom WLMS

Oakland Schools; White Lake Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland Schools is seeking a Paraeducator Student Support to assist students in Level 4 Classroom WLMS under the direction of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education settings.

The position begins January 19, 2027 at White Lake Middle School, 32.5 hours per week for the 2026-2027 school year, reporting to the principal. A High School diploma is required, with willingness to pursue Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or related experience.
• Experience working with this age group or in special education preferred.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff and administrators.
• Willingness to participate in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training after school hours.

Responsibilities

• Complement, supplement and reinforce students' instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms.
• Assist with the preparation of materials and clean up after students.
• Assist with general supervision of the students including lunch, passing periods, assemblies, and general education courses.
• Attend to routine medical procedures or hygiene needs as directed.
• Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher or building principal.
• Track academic or behavioral data as directed by the teacher.

Skills

Student support

Disability awareness

Relationship building

Initiative

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Medicaid billing consent

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Paraeducator Student Support – Assisting Students in Level 4 Classroom WLMS JobID: 18960

Complement, supplement and reinforce students' instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms.

Position Type: Classroom Assistant / Special Education Paraeducator

Location: White Lake Middle School

Reports To: Principal

Status: School Year 2026 - 2027

Start Date: January 19, 2027 Hours: Monday - Friday 32.5 hours/week

Date Posted: 11/9/2026

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have ability to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilities
• Previous experience working with this age group or special education students in general is preferred
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various school officials, principals, teachers, and office personnel
• Must possess initiative to accept and carry out varied assignments along with a consistent, systematic approach to the tasks performed
• Must sign Consent to Bill for Medicaid
• Must be willing to attend Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training after school as certification expires. Other behavioral techniques may require training after school hours.
• Must be willing to use Nonviolent Crisis Intervention skills to socially and physically manage students who are escalated as directed by the teacher/administrator
• Other duties assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complement, supplement and reinforce students' instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms
• Assist with the preparation of materials, clean up after students, etc.
• Assist with general supervision of the students including lunchtime, passing time, assemblies, general education courses, etc.
• On an as needed basis para-professional employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedures or assistance with regular hygiene
• Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal
• Track academic or behavioral data as directed by teacher

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma and/or related experience.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Administrative Assistant to Human Resources

Jeanette Wenger, Chief Human Resource Officer and Title VI Officer

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.