Special Education Mandated Paraprofessional (4)

Sylvania; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakridge Public Schools seeks a Paraprofessional (4) for Oakridge Upper Elementary. The role supports students with disabilities, assists with physical needs, and collaborates with teachers, therapists and staff. Training sessions may be required and CPR is preferred.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, plus options for higher education or WorkKeys/MTTC/Parapro assessments. Lifting up to 75 pounds and two-person lift capability are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Highly qualified with one of: Associate degree or higher; 60 semester hours; WorkKeys; MTTC/Basic Skills; Parapro score.
• Experience with children with disabilities.
• Ability to assist with physical needs and monitor during medical episodes.
• Knowledge/experience with two-person lift and SoloLift.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Scribe notes and assignments.
• Available to attend training sessions as needed.
• CPR certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Duties within the building determined by the principal with special education staff.
• Assist with physical needs of students and monitor during medical episodes.
• Support teachers, speech therapist, physical therapist and AT coordinator.
• Attend training sessions as needed.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Team collaboration with teachers/thera

Note taking / scribing

Training willingness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or higher

WorkKeys Reading 4 / Math 4 / Writing 3

MTTC Professional Readiness or Basic Skills

ETS Parapro Assessment 460

CPR certification preferred

Tools

Two-person lift

SoloLift

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Medication administration

Job description

Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Posting Date: May 29, 2025

Department: Paraprofessional

Classification: Special Education Mandated Paraprofessional (4)

Location: Oakridge Upper 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:

Dependent on classification (ASD or 1:1 para) hours will range from 6.75 to 7hrs/day Monday-Friday when school is in session

*Start times on Tuesdays are 1hr later due to late start

Deadline for applying:

until filled

Starting Date:A

SAP

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.