Paraeducator Student Support – Mild Cognitive Impairments

Oakland Schools; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland Schools is seeking a Paraeducator Student Support for Mild Cognitive Impairments at Milford High School. The role supports students under the teacher's direction, in both special and regular classrooms, with a focus on reinforcing instruction and facilitating learning.

Start ASAP for the 2026-27 school year; hours are 32.5 per week, Monday through Friday. Requires a high school diploma and ability to work with students with disabilities; additional training may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilities.
• Previous experience with this age group or in special education preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff and administrators.
• Must show initiative and carry out varied assignments with a systematic approach.
• Consent to bill Medicaid is required.
• Willingness to attend Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training when needed.
• Willingness to use crisis intervention skills as directed by staff.

Responsibilities

• Complement, reinforce and support instruction under the teacher's supervision in special and regular education classrooms.
• Assist with material preparation and classroom clean-up.
• Support general supervision during meals and transitions.
• Assist with routine medical procedures or hygiene as needed.
• Support students on Community Based Instruction (CBI) or Work Based Learning (WBL) sites as required.
• Track academic or behavioral data as directed by the teacher.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the special education teacher or principal.

Skills

Ability to work with students with dis

Relationship building

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Paraeducator Student Support – Mild Cognitive Impairments JobID: 18768

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:ASAP

Posting Date: 10/21/2026

Location:Milford High 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, support staff 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 if trained.
• 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, 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
• On an as needed basis para-professional employees may be required to support students on a Community Based Instruction (CBI) trip and/or Work Based Learning (WBL) job site. Job sites can be within the school building or outside of the school building within the community.
• Track academic or behavioral data as directed by teacher
• Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal

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.

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.