Long Meadow Elementary School - Noon Recess Building (NRB) Paraeducator (2908)

Rochester Community Schools • Rochester Hills, MI

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Noon Recess Building Paraeducator monitors, assists, and supervises students during lunch and, at the elementary level, during designated recess periods. Recess supervision may take place on the playground or indoors during inclement weather. The role also includes cleaning tables and seating according to district sanitization protocols and may involve other non-instructional building support duties as needed.

The position is at Long Meadow Elementary School for 2.5 hours per day, five days per week, Monday through Friday, following the traditional school calendar for 2026–2027. The hourly wage is $14.17, paid under the Non-Instructional Classification Schedule per the Rochester Paraeducator Association Master Agreement. The position reports to the Building Principal. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with a strong command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work directly with students professionally, give directions, and interact effectively with students, teachers, parents, and other district staff.
• Patience, flexibility, good judgment, and the ability to work independently, including when addressing inappropriate student behavior.
• Ability to promote cultural differences and demonstrate the social and academic skills needed for the assigned responsibilities.
• Physical ability to lift and carry play equipment or cleaning materials; stand for extended periods; bend, kneel, crouch, or reach to assist students; and tolerate outdoor work in hot and cold temperatures.
• Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Other qualifications may be accepted as the Board finds appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• First-Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, assist, and supervise students during lunch and designated recess periods to help ensure a harmonious, orderly, and safe experience.
• Clean tables and seating according to district sanitization protocols and published cleanup guidelines.
• Support the dispensing and documentation of medication as directed by the building or program administrator, district regulations, the district nurse, and the student’s Medical Management Plan.
• Provide other non-instructional student supervision or building support as required, such as assisting with student arrival or dismissal, opening the media center for independent homework periods, or preparing elementary science classroom materials.
• Organize materials and assist staff with projects as directed.
• Assist with building operations, including delivering materials, supervising hallway traffic at entrances and exits, and assisting during emergency building situations.
• Perform other duties or functions deemed necessary by the principal or building administrator.

What This Job Offers

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