Special Education Mandated Paraprofessional

Sylvania; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Mandated Special Education Aide for Oakridge Lower Elementary. The ideal candidate will assist with physical needs of students, have experience working with children with disabilities, and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

This position requires the ability to lift 75 pounds, monitor students during medical episodes, and cooperate with teachers and therapists. The work schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:20 AM to 3:45 PM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Highly qualified with an Associate's degree or higher.
• Experience with children with disabilities is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with physical needs of students, including medication administration.
• Monitor students during medical episodes.
• Attend training sessions as needed.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Ability to assist with physical needs of students

Knowledge of two-person lift and SoloLift

Ability to lift 75 pounds

CPR certified

Cooperative work with other staff

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or higher

Passing score on MTTC or Basic Skills Exam

Passing score on ETS Parapro Assessment

Job description

Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Posting Date: March 29, 2026

Department: Paraprofessional

Classification: Mandated Special Education Aide

Location: Oakridge Lower Elementary

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

M-F: 6.75 hrs/day (8:20 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. w/40 min lunch); Half Day: 3.75hrs (8:20am-12:05pm)

Start times on Tuesdays are 9:20 am due to late start.

Deadline for applying

June 12, 2026 or until filled

Starting Date

August 25, 2026

Applicant Procedure

Please apply through our online application system at www.oakridgeschools.org (Job Opportunities tab) to complete an online application. Additional required documents must be uploaded including a cover letter, resume, most recent evaluation, three references, and any transcripts/test results.

Internal applicants (those already in the Paraprofessional Department) can utilize the internal candidate application.

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.