Paraprofessional Class #130 - Adult Transition

Oakland Schools; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health, dental and vision (single care

paid sick and personal time

pension contribution options

Job summary

Oakland Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional Class #130 for the Lamphere Center adult transition program. The role involves supporting instructional activities, supervising students in various settings, and assisting with data collection and behavior plans.

Training in CPR and crisis intervention will be provided. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, willingness to perform physical care tasks, and ability to work with students with cognitive impairments and developmental

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Advanced training in an approved special education aide program.
• Experience working with young adults with cognitive impairments and autism.
• Willingness to perform physical management and care procedures.
• Willingness to be trained in CPR and crisis intervention.
• Good health and positive attitude.
• Ability to work with students with challenging behaviors.
• Fitness for duty physical required.
• Basic computer literacy and operation of instructional equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, implementation and record-keeping of instructional activities under teachers' direction.
• Conduct training activities with small groups at various sites.
• Supervise and coach students off-site.
• Provide instructional assistance under teacher supervision.
• Monitor students with medical conditions and implement assigned procedures.
• Follow behavior management plans, including crisis interventions.
• Conduct physical care tasks including feeding, showering and toileting as needed.
• Record data for behavioral analysis and instructional progress.
• Participate in professional development and meetings as directed.

Skills

CPR training

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention

Medical procedures

Basic computer literacy

Physical management

Education

High School diploma or GED

Advanced training in approved program

Tools

Video equipment

Laminator

Copying equipment

Projectors

Job description

Paraprofessional Class #130 - Adult Transition JobID: 18807

Position

Paraprofessional Class #130 - Lamphere Schools Adult Transition

Location

Lamphere Center (non-center program)

Salary

Starting at $18.00 - $20.25, based on prior similar experience

Benefits

The following benefits are available

• health, dental and vision (single care coverage) *
• paid sick and personal time*
• pension contribution options

* upon completion of a probationary period

Minimum Qualifications

High School graduate, or equivalent

or

Advanced training in a community college or degree-granting institution whose special education instructional aide training program has been approved by the department

Experience working with young adult and secondary students with cognitive impairments, as well as students with autism spectrum disorder, severe emotional impairments, and/or physical disabilities, or equivalent experience

• Willingness and ability to conduct necessary physical management and physical care procedures with the students, including activities of daily living, monitoring of medical conditions, and implementing medical procedures for which training has been provided
• Willingness to be trained in CPR, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention techniques, and necessary medical procedures.
• Good health, stamina for assigned duties, and positive attitude toward students
• Willingness and ability to work with students with aggressive and/or anti-social behaviors, e.g., threatening, hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, etc.
• Complete and pass a fitness for duty physical
• Ability to withstand the stress of the position
• Willingness and ability to manage students in both school and community based instruction
• Basic computer literacy and operational knowledge of instructional support equipment (video, laminator, copying, projectors, etc...)
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, implementation and record-keeping of instructional activities under the direction of teachers and ancillary staff
• Under the direction of the teacher, conduct assigned training activities with small groups of students at various sites, including locations other than the classroom, such as the library, cafeteria, hallways, bathrooms, community-based instruction settings
• Supervise and coach students when off-site
• Provide instructional assistance under the direction of classroom teacher and ancillary staff
• Supervise and monitor the physical condition of students with such conditions as diabetes and seizure disorders and implement medical procedures as assigned by supervisor
• Properly implement behavior management plans, including crisis intervention procedures. This is likely to include physical management of students
• Conduct physical care procedures with students - including but not limited to feeding, showering, and toileting and transferring to/from wheelchairs
• Assist in extensive data collection related to behavioral analysis, physical function and instructional progress as directed by professional staff
• Participate in professional development, student staffing, program committees and other meetings as directed by supervisor
• Care for instructional materials when appropriate
• Enter data and prepare reports on computer as designated by teachers and ancillary staff
• Other duties as assigned

Employment is contingent upon disclosure in accordance with PA-189.

Ability to withstand the strains and successfully manage the responsibilities of the position.

Must demonstrate reliability and punctuality, with a strong record of consistent attendance. Regular and dependable presence during school hours is essential.

All staff members are expected to maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward one another at all times.

Selected candidates will be required to have a district paid fingerprint criminal history check processed through the Michigan State Police and FBI.

It shall be the policy of the district not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, genetic information, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Postings current as of 10/24/2026 4:39:05 AM CST.