Special Education Adult Transition Program Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Paraeducator (2914)

Dr. Schultz Educational Campus / ACE / ATP; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Adult Transition Program ASD Paraeducator at the Dr. Schultz Educational Campus in Rochester Hills, MI.

This is a full-time, 7-hour day role, Monday through Friday aligned with the district calendar. Starting immediately at $18.00 per hour under the RPEA Master Agreement, the paraeducator will support students with disabilities, assist with instructional tasks, behavior plans, and daily living activities, while maintaining

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with people with disabilities preferred.
• Experience in special education programs preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with students and staff.
• Ability to engage students in age-appropriate work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with orientation, reading, and curriculum tasks.
• Implement behavioral management programs as prescribed.
• Support development of instructional materials and adapt for individual students.
• Assist with mobility and self-care tasks as needed.
• Supervise students during non-classroom activities.
• Report progress to special educators promptly.
• Follow directions from classroom staff and attend duties.

Skills

Disability support

Student engagement

Confidentiality

Independence

Attendance reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Rochester Community Schools Dr. Schultz Educational Campus / ACE / ATP - Rochester Hills, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADULTTRANSITION PROGRAM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER(ASD) PARAEDUCATOR

Monday - Friday, following traditional 2026-2027 school year calendar

$18.00/hourper currect RPEA Master Agreement

Classification: Instructional Special Education

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Experience working with people with disabilities or appropriate techniques for interacting with students with disabilities preferred.
• Experience in special education career-based instructional programs preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to engage students in an age-appropriate manner and encourage adult behavior in a work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel) and other instructional support technology.
• Excellent attendance record, flexibility, and capability to meet both physical and academic needs of students.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required.
• Alternatives to the qualifications above may be considered by the Board.

Reports To: Building or Program Administrator

Calendar: Follows regular school calendar

Job Goal: To provide support to the special education program by assisting students with special needs in alignment with program philosophy and individual student goals.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Follows directions from building staff responsible for student learning plans.
• Assists students with orientation, reading, art, and other curriculum tasks as per their learning program.
• Implements prescribed behavioral management programs.
• Supports development of instructional materials and demonstrates initiative with individual students when appropriate.
• Assists with physical mobility and self-care activities such as toileting, feeding, and monitoring medical equipment.
• Participates in physical activities as part of the program or unique to the student’s educational plan.
• Reports student progress or challenges promptly and professionally to special education staff.
• Assists with routine classroom operations and maintains instructional materials.
• Supervises and supports students during non-classroom activities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by special educators, Student Services Director, or building principal.

* = Essential Job Functions

Revised 2/14/9, 7/16/91, 8/1/94, 7/1/96, 2/99, 5/99, 2/02, 6/2015, 7/2024

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible.

Rochester Community Schools has designated certain individuals to serve as Compliance Coordinators for purposes of federal and state nondiscrimination laws and regulations. For additional information, including the names and contact information of the designated Compliance Coordinators, please visit the Rochester Community Schools Policies and Title IX webpage: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/human-resources/policies

Special Education Adult Transition Program Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Paraeducator (2914)

Rochester Community Schools Dr. Schultz Educational Campus / ACE / ATP - Rochester Hills, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Rochester Community Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5984111
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Nov 09, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADULTTRANSITION PROGRAM AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER(ASD) PARAEDUCATOR

Location: Dr. John M. Schultz Educational Campus

Full-Time - 7 hours per day, 5 days per week

Monday - Friday, following traditional 2026-2027 school year calendar

$18.00/hourper currect RPEA Master Agreement

Classification: Instructional Special Education

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Experience working with people with disabilities or appropriate techniques for interacting with students with disabilities preferred.
• Experience in special education career-based instructional programs preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Ability to engage students in an age-appropriate manner and encourage adult behavior in a work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel) and other instructional support technology.
• Excellent attendance record, flexibility, and capability to meet both physical and academic needs of students.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required.
• Alternatives to the qualifications above may be considered by the Board.

Reports To: Building or Program Administrator

Calendar: Follows regular school calendar

Job Goal: To provide support to the special education program by assisting students with special needs in alignment with program philosophy and individual student goals.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Follows directions from building staff responsible for student learning plans.
• Assists students with orientation, reading, art, and other curriculum tasks as per their learning program.
• Implements prescribed behavioral management programs.
• Supports development of instructional materials and demonstrates initiative with individual students when appropriate.
• Assists with physical mobility and self-care activities such as toileting, feeding, and monitoring medical equipment.
• Participates in physical activities as part of the program or unique to the student’s educational plan.
• Reports student progress or challenges promptly and professionally to special education staff.
• Assists with routine classroom operations and maintains instructional materials.
• Supervises and supports students during non-classroom activities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by special educators, Student Services Director, or building principal.

* = Essential Job Functions

Revised 2/14/9, 7/16/91, 8/1/94, 7/1/96, 2/99, 5/99, 2/02, 6/2015, 7/2024

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Rochester Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, height, weight, familial status, arrest record or physical and mental disabilities in accordance with the Elliot-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) MCL 37.2206, Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PWCRA), MCL 37.1206, Title II, Title VI, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendment Act of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (8U.S.C., Section 1324A Et. Seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition, individuals will not be excluded from, or be denied, the benefits of participation in any program or activity for which the Board of Education of the Rochester Community School District is responsible.

Rochester Community Schools has designated certain individuals to serve as Compliance Coordinators for purposes of federal and state nondiscrimination laws and regulations. For additional information, including the names and contact information of the designated Compliance Coordinators, please visit the Rochester Community Schools Policies and Title IX webpage: https://www.rochester.k12.mi.us/about-us/departments/human-resources/policies

You can also visit our website at www.rochester.k12.mi.us and search "Notice of Nondiscrimination"

Position Type:

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18 to $18 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resource Department
• 52585 Dequindre Road
• Rochester, Michigan 48307
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]