Title 1 - Literacy and Math Paraeducator - Johnson El

Oakland Schools; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland Schools in Johnson Elementary seeks a Literacy and Math Paraeducator to support identified students under the guidance of the EIS/Literacy Coach, Math Coach and classroom teachers, while maintaining accurate activity records in accordance with program guidelines. The role emphasizes collaboration, effective communication, and adherence to state and federal requirements.

A minimum Associate's degree/60 credits or successful ParaPro score is required, with participation in ongoing

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must meet State and Federal Program requirements for Highly Qualified (Associate's Degree, 60 hours, or ParaPro score).
• Experience with students who are academically at risk.
• Ability to collaborate with staff.
• Follow program guidelines and work under supervision.
• Demonstrate initiative and enthusiasm.
• Keep accurate records on student activities.
• May be required to take a skills test.

Responsibilities

• Understand the program guidelines.
• Support State & Federal Program objectives.
• Work under the direction of EIS/Literacy and Math Coach and classroom teacher.
• Participate in regularly scheduled professional learning sessions.
• Attend to routine medical procedures or hygiene needs as needed.
• Keep accurate records on activities with students.
• Perform other duties as required by the program coordinator or teachers.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative work

Record keeping

Follow directions

Initiative

Program guidelines

Education

Associate's degree / 60 credits / ParaPro

Tools

ETS ParaPro Assessment

Job description

Title 1 - Literacy and Math Paraeducator - Johnson El JobID: 18774

The State & Federal Paraeducator works under the direction of the EIS/Literacy Coach, Math Coach and/or the classroom teacher with identified children as required by the program curriculum. The Paraeducator keeps accurate records on activities with students as required by the program guidelines.

Location: Johnson Elementary

Reports To: Principal and Director of State and Federal Programs

Status: 2026-2027 School Year

Hours:21 hours per week

Date Posted: 10/21/2026

Closing Date:Internal 10/27/2026 External: until filled

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Must meet State and Federal Program requirements for Highly Qualified. (i.e. at minimum, an Associate's Degree, 60 hours of college credit, OR successful score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment
• Previous experience working with students who are academically at risk
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff members
• Ability to work well under direction of program coordinator, Literacy and Math Coach, and/or classroom teacher
• Show evidence of initiative and enthusiasm
• Ability to keep accurate records on activities with students as required by program guidelines
• May be required to take a skills test

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• To understand the program guidelines
• To understand and support Huron Valley's State & Federal Program objectives
• To work under the direction of the EIS/Literacy and Math Coach and/or classroom teacher with identified children as required by the program curriculum
• To participate in regularly scheduled professional learning sessions
• On an as needed basis paraeducator employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedures or assistance with regular hygiene
• To keep accurate records on activities with students as required by the program guidelines
• To perform any other duties as required by the program coordinator, EIS/Literacy or Math Coach, or classroom teacher

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associate's Degree, 60 hours of college credit, OR successful score on the ETS Para Pro Assessment.

LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS:

Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions