Junior Kindergarten Paraeducator - Kurtz El

Oakland Schools • Highland, MI

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Kindergarten Paraeducator works under the direction of the classroom teacher with identified children as required by the program curriculum. They keep accurate records on activities with students as required by the program guidelines. This position is for the 2026-2027 school year and requires 10 hours per week.

Requirements

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must meet ESSA 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 young children and/or students who are academically at risk.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various staff members, principals, students, teachers and office personnel.
• Ability to work well under direction of program coordinator 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complement, supplement and reinforce students' instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms.
• Understand the Junior Kindergarten program guidelines.
• Understand and support Huron Valley's State & Federal Program objectives.
• Work under the direction of the classroom teacher with identified children as required by the program curriculum.
• Participate in regularly scheduled in-service sessions, both at the local and county level.
• 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.
• Keep accurate records on activities with students as required by the program guidelines.
• Perform any other duties as required by the program coordinator or classroom teacher.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree