Paraeducator Student Support – Level Four Classroom - Spring Mills El (2 openings)

Oakland Human Resources Consortium; Highland Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Human Resources Consortium seeks a Paraeducator Student Support for the Spring Mills Elementary School in Michigan. This Level Four Classroom position supports students under the direction of the classroom teacher, in both special education and regular education settings, with two openings for the 2026-27 school year.

Hours are 32.5 per week, with a Monday–Friday schedule. Start date is August 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilities.
• Previous experience with this age group or special education students preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with school staff and officials.
• Must sign Consent to Bill for Medicaid.
• Must attend Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training after school or as required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Disability support

Communication skills

Student support

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Paraeducator Student Support - Level Four Classroom - Spring Mills El (2 openings) JobID: 16810

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

Reports To: Building Principal

Status: School Year 2026-27

Start Date: August 2026

Location:Spring Mills Elementary School

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 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, recess time, 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.

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.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Apply on-line at hvs.org

A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Administrative Assistant to Human Resources

Jeanette Wenger, Chief Human Resource Officer and TitleVI 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.

Postings current as of 9/20/2026 1:09:46 AM CST.