Title 1 – Math Paraeducator at Highland Elementary

Oakland Schools; Waterford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland Schools is seeking a State & Federal Paraeducator to support identified students under the Math Coach and classroom teacher. The role involves maintaining accurate activity records and following program guidelines at Highland Elementary.

The position is 19.5 hours per week, funded by Title I for the 2026-2027 school year, and requires an Associate’s Degree, 60 college credits, or a passing ETS ParaPro score. Apply online and include a cover letter detailing relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits, or ETS ParaPro score.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Previous paraeducator experience preferred.
• Experience with at-risk students and ability to work with staff.

Responsibilities

• Support Math Coach and classroom teacher with identified students.
• Keep accurate records on student activities per program guidelines.
• Attend regularly scheduled in-service sessions and staff meetings.
• Work under direction of program coordinator, Math Coach or classroom teacher.
• May assist with routine medical procedures or hygiene needs as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Record keeping

Follow directions

Education

Associate’s Degree

60 hours of college credit

ETS ParaPro Assessment score

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The State & Federal Paraeducator works under the direction of the 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: Highland Elementary

Salary:HVPEA Contract, $15.25 – $17.90

Reports To: Math Coach, Principal and Director of State and Federal Programs

Status: Guaranteed Title I funded position for the 2026-2027 School Year only at this time

Hours:19.5 hrs/wk

Date Posted: 8/19/26

Closing Date: Internal 8/25/26 External:until closed

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 as a paraeducator is preferred
• Previous experience working with students who are academically at risk
• Ability to work with staff members
• Ability to work well under direction of program coordinator, Math Coach, and 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 State & Federal Program objectives
• To assist the Math Coach in identification of academically at-risk students
• To work under the direction of the Math Coach and/or classroom teacher with identified children as required by the program curriculum
• To participate in regularly scheduled in-service sessions, both at the local and county level. ? To attend staff meetings when requested
• 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, Math Coach or classroom teacher

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:Associate’s Degree, 60 hours of college credit, OR successful score on the ETS ParaPro 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

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Apply on-line at hvs.org

A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Jeanna Klebba

Administrative Assistant to Human Resources

2368 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357

248.684.8217 (TELEPHONE) 248.684.8266 (FAX)

E-MAIL: [e-mail]

Jeanette Wenger, Chief Human Resource Officer and Title VI Officer

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.