Paraeducator Student Support – Assisting Students with Cognitive Impairments

Oakland Schools; Milford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Huron Valley School district is seeking a paraeducator to support students with cognitive impairments. The role involves reinforcing instruction under the teacher's direction in both special education and general education settings.

Responsibilities include assisting with lesson materials, supervising during lunch and recess, and handling occasional medical or hygiene tasks as needed. Training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention may be provided.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities.
• Strong relationships with school staff and administration.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction under teacher guidance in special and regular ed classrooms.
• Prepare and clean up instructional materials.
• Supervise students during lunch and recess.
• Assist with routine medical or hygiene tasks as needed.
• Submit Medicaid billing monthly and sign consent to bill.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher or principal.

Skills

Student support

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Paraeducator Student Support – Assisting Students with Cognitive Impairments JobID: 18832

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

Posting Date: 10/26/2026

Reports To:Principal

Status: School Year 2026-27

Start Date:As Soon As Possible

Work Dates: Monday - Friday

Hours: 32.5 hours/week

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have ability to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilities
• Previous experience working with this age special education student 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 be willing to be training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques.
• Must be willing to use Nonviolent Crisis Intervention skills to physically manage students who are physically 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 student's instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms.
• Assist with the preparation of material; clean up after students, etc.
• Assist with the general supervision of the students including lunchtime, recess time, etc.
• On an as needed basis para-professional employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedure or assistance with regular hygiene.
• Submit Medicaid billing monthly and sign the consent to bill.
• Other duties assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.

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.

Postings current as of 10/27/2026 10:51:59 AM CST.