Special Education Resource Room / Noon Recess Building Paraeducator - University Hills Elementary School (2905)

University Hills Elementary; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hills Elementary School in Rochester Hills, Michigan is seeking a Special Education Resource Room / Noon Recess Paraeducator. This full-time position supports students with disabilities, provides classroom assistance, and participates in various activities including lunch, recess, art, and physical education.

Starting immediately; wage is $16.42 per hour per the master agreement. The role requires a High School Diploma or higher education; transcripts or test results may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or higher education requirement as specified in the posting.
• Associates or higher degree acceptable; transcripts required.
• If using state/local test, must demonstrate knowledge per NCLB requirements.

Responsibilities

• Take direction for timely program delivery from building staff and teachers.
• Assist with orientation, reading, music, art, physical education and other curriculum tasks.
• Follow prescribed behavioral management programs.
• Assist with development of instructional materials and adapt activities for students.
• Assist with student mobility and daily living activities as needed.
• Support students during lunch, recess, art and physical education.
• Maintain and prepare instructional materials and supplies.
• Supervise students during activities outside the classroom and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing 60-65 wpm

Confidentiality

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree or higher

ParaPro/MTTC knowledge test (ETS MTTC/ParaPro)

Job description

Special Education Resource Room / Noon Recess Building Paraeducator - University Hills Elementary School (2905)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5968661

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION: INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION

TITLE:SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE PARAEDUCATOR

Location:University Hills Elementary School

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

Monday - Friday, following traditional 2026-27 school year calendar

$16.42/hourper current RPEA Master Agreement

SALARY: $16.42/hour. The hourly wage will be paid from the Instructional Classification Schedule per the Rochester Paraeducator Association Master Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma


• Completed at least two years of higher education in an approved program (transcripts required) *, OR


• Received an Associate's or higher degree (transcripts required), OR


• Passed state or local test designed to demonstrate knowledge and ability in subject area as defined by NCLB requirements. (test results required) (Example: ETS ParaPro Assessment or MTTC-Professional Readiness Exam).


• Experience with people/persons with disabilities and/or training in appropriate techniques for interacting with students with disabilities preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, and to interact appropriately and effectively with students, parents, and staff.


• Excellent attendance record, flexibility, and competence for assigned responsibilities, including ability to meet the physical and academic needs of students.


• Minimum typing skills of 60-65 wpm.


• Successful completion of district provided training modules needed to perform daily captioning.


• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required.


• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building or Program Administrator and receives day-to-day direction from classroom teacher; program; resource teacher or Teacher Consultant.

CALENDAR: Follows standard school calendar

JOB GOAL: To provide support to the special education program by assisting students with special needs in compliance with program philosophy and goals for the individual student(s).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• *Takes direction for timely program delivery from building staff members responsible for student learning plans, including resource teacher, program teacher, teacher consultant, ancillary staff, and/or the general education classroom teacher.


• *In accordance with the students' learning program, assists with orientation, reading, music, art, physical education, and other curriculum tasks.


• *Follows through with prescribed behavioral management programs.


• *Assists with the development of instructional materials; demonstrates initiative and creativity with individual children and their program implementation, when appropriate.


• *Assists with physical mobility, including assisting students getting off the bus, to the building, from the building, and on the bus.


• *Assists with physical mobility, self-care and personal hygiene, and daily living activities such as toileting, feeding, catheterization, tube feeding, monitoring of medical support device, etc.


• *Participates in physical activities which may be part of the students' program and/or activities which may be unique to the students' educational program including but not limited to lunch, recess, art and/or physical education


• *Reports successes and difficulties with student learning plans to the appropriate special educator in an informative, timely, and professional manner.


• Assists the teacher with routine classroom operations such as distributing and putting away materials, preparing bulletin boards, writing lessons on the board, preparing materials for classroom use, correcting student work; maintains and procures instructional materials, supplies, and resource materials.


• Supervises and assists students while they are involved in activities other than in the classroom.


• Performs other duties as assigned by special educators or building principal, as requested.

* = Essential Job Functions

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

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: Full-Time
Salary: $16.42 to $16.42 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]