Special Education (ASD) Paraprofessional

Applitrack; Oxford (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Community Schools seeks an ASD Paraprofessional for Daniel Axford Elementary to support students and staff in instructional and supervisory activities.

Requires HS diploma; an Associate degree or equivalent is preferred, with Title I eligibility a plus. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and collaborate with teachers to implement strategies for student success.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required; an associate degree preferred for Title I buildings.
• Ability to relate effectively with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to support instruction in various subject areas and manage student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor students before, during, and after school as directed.
• Provide instruction to individual or small groups under teacher direction.
• Assist with strategies tailored to individual students' needs.
• Operate classroom equipment and support instructional activities.
• Assist students in mastering equipment and materials used in lessons.
• Support substitute teachers in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Participate in in-service training and health-related duties as trained.
• Demonstrate flexibility with students, teachers, and administrators.
• Understand and positively support students' disabilities and abilities.
• Maintain regular in-person attendance and support school mission.

Skills

Relating to students, staff, parents

Instructional support

Subject area proficiency

Mobility to lift 50 pounds

Managing groups of students

Positive attitude

Education

Associate degree or equivalent preferred; high school diploma required

Job description

Special Education (ASD) Paraprofessional JobID: 18602

• Date Posted: 10/5/2026
• Location: Daniel Axford Elementary School

Primary Function

To provide instructional, technical, and supervisory support to staff and students in the building.

• Associates degree or equivalent preferred (highly qualified status required for Title I buildings), minimum high school diploma.
• Ability to effectively relate with students, staff and parents.
• Ability to assist with the instruction of students. Relevant subject area proficiency/expertise/knowledge preferred (i.e., reading, writing, mathematics, language arts, etc.).
• Ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds, unaided.
• Meet requirements set forth in applicable state and federal laws.
• Ability to manage students in individual, small group and whole group situations.
• Must exhibit a pleasant personality and positive attitude toward working with students, administration, staff and community members.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor students relating to before, during and after school activities as directed by the building administrator(s).
• Provide instruction as directed by the teacher to individual or small groups of special needs students in a variety of areas including but not limited to cognitive, gross and fine motor skills, self-help skills and behavior control; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and related activities.
• Assists the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities.
• Operates and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teachers.
• Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Participates in job related in-service training programs.
• Aids students needing assistance in self-care, including toileting, intermittent catheterization and other health care duties, as required and with proper training.
• To demonstrate the ability to be flexible when working with students, teachers and administrators.
• To demonstrate an understanding of the student's disability and to display a positive attitude toward their capabilities and to them as an individual.
• Maintain regular and predictable in-person attendance.
• Support the Oxford Community Schools vision and mission.

Postings current as of 10/7/2026 6:13:00 PM CST.

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