Level III Classroom Paraprofessional

Oakland Schools • Hazel Park, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Hazel Park Junior High School is hiring a Level III Classroom Paraprofessional for a regular school-year position serving students in grades 6–8. The role is five days per week, from 7:40 a.m. to 3:10 p.m., and is classified as Class 4 on the HPPA Salary Schedule. The paraprofessional works under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher and supports students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), significant cognitive impairments, and individualized learning and behavioral plans. The position requires flexibility to take on varied assignments within the classroom and building, professional communication with students, staff, families, and the public, and confidentiality concerning work-related information.

Applicants should meet state requirements, have a high school diploma, and either pass the ETS test or have two years of college. Experience with students with ASD and knowledge of autism are preferred. Candidates must be certified in CPI training and able to implement all stages, including restraint procedures, or be willing to complete the training and implement its procedures.

Requirements

• Meet all state requirements.
• Have at least a high school diploma.
• Pass the ETS test or have two years of college.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be able to follow individualized behavioral plans under teacher or psychologist direction.
• Maintain a good attendance record.
• Be certified in CPI training and able to implement all stages, including restraint procedures, or be willing to take the training and implement its procedures.
• Be able to address challenging behaviors under teacher direction with poise and professionalism.
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information.
• Be able to work with a diverse group of students and individualized plans.
• Be flexible and willing to take on varied assignments within the classroom and building.
• Understand that students may have individualized plans suited to their learning levels, including significant cognitive impairments and ASD.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of autism.
• Experience and/or training working with students with ASD.

Responsibilities

• Follow individualized behavioral plans under the direction of the teacher or psychologist.
• Work under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Support students with ASD and individualized plans, including students with significant cognitive impairments.
• Communicate with teachers, pupils, parents, and the public in a professional, friendly, tactful, and poised manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of information concerning students, staff, and administrative correspondence.
• Perform assigned tasks promptly and professionally.
• In the absence of immediate administrative direction, act in the best interests of students and the school district.
• Be flexible and take on a variety of assignments within the classroom and building.
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed by the program administrator or other assigned professional staff members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED