Special Education Mandated Paraprofessional

Oakridge; Muskegon (MI); Híbrido; USD 30 000 - 42 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Oakridge Public Schools is seeking a Mandated Special Education Aide for the Oakridge Early Childhood Center. The role supports students with disabilities, including assisting with medications, lifting up to 75 pounds, and scribing notes.

Training sessions may be required, with duties defined by the building principal and education staff. The position runs during GSRP sessions from Sept 8, 2026, through May 2027, Monday to Thursday 7:45 a.m.

Qualificações

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Eligible with one of: Associates Degree or higher; 60 college hours completed.
• WorkKeys: Reading for Information 4, Applied Math 4, Writing 3.
• MTTC Professional Readiness Exam or Basic Skills Exam passed.
• ETS Parapro Assessment score 460.
• Experience with children with disabilities.
• Ability to assist with medication and monitor medical episodes.
• Knowledge of two-person lift and SoloLift.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to scribe notes and assignments.
• CPR certified preferred.
• Willingness to attend training sessions as needed.
• Duties set by building principal in conjunction with staff.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with physical needs of students and monitor during medical episodes.
• Collaborate with teachers, speech and physical therapists and assistive technology coordinator.
• Duties may be adjusted by principal based on student needs throughout the year.

Conhecimentos

Disability experience

Medication administration

Lifting 75 pounds

Scribe notes

Team collaboration

CPR certified preferred

Formação académica

Associates Degree or higher

60 semester hours

WorkKeys Reading for Information 4

WorkKeys Applied Math 4

WorkKeys Writing 3

MTTC Professional Readiness Exam

ETS Parapro Assessment 460

Ferramentas

Two-person lift

SoloLift

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Posting Date: August 21, 2026

Department: Paraprofessional

Classification: Mandated Special Education Aide

Location: Oakridge Early Childhood Center

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Highly qualified with one of the following:
• Associates Degree or higher
• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours)
• Previous successful completion of the WorkKeys Assessment with scores as follows: Reading for Information: 4, Applied Math: 4, Writing: 3
• Passing score on Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)-Professional Readiness Exam or the original Basic Skills Exam
• Passing score of 460 on the ETS Parapro Assessment
• Experience with children with disabilities.
• Ability to assist with physical needs of students, including administering of medication as well as monitoring student during medical episodes.
• Knowledge/experience with two person lift and SoloLift.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to scribe both notes and assignments.
• Available to attend training sessions, as needed.
• CPR certified preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, students, speech therapist, physical therapist and assistive technology coordinator.
• Specific duties within the building will be determined by the building principal in conjunction with special education staff and administration and may be modified during the school year as the needs of special education students change.

Hours of Work

When GSRP is in session: September 8, 2026-May 2027

M-Th: 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m

Deadline for applying

September 3, 2026 or until filled

Starting Date

September 8, 2026

It is the policy of the Oakridge Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed or ancestry, political belief, sex, disability, religion, age, height, weight or marital status be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment opportunities.