30 Day Paraeducator Student Support – ASD at Lakeland HS

Oakland Schools • Highland, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Complement, supplement and reinforce students in instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in the ASD classroom. This position is for the 2026-27 School Year, starting in August 2026, and will be located at Lakeland High School. The role involves assisting with material preparation, cleanup, general student supervision during lunchtime and recess, and potentially assisting with routine medical procedures or hygiene needs on an as-needed basis. The position requires the ability to work with students with various disabilities and to be trained and utilize Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques.

Requirements

• Must have ability to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilities
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various school officials, principals, teachers and office personnel
• Must possess initiative to accept and carry out varied assignments along with a consistent, systematic approach to the tasks performed
• Must be willing to be trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques
• Must be willing to use Nonviolent Crisis Intervention skills to physically manage students who are physically escalated as directed by the teacher/administrator
• High School diploma and/or related experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with this age special education student is preferred

Responsibilities

• Complement, supplement and reinforce student's instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms
• Assist with the preparation of material; clean up after students, etc.
• Assist with the general supervision of the students including lunchtime, recess time, etc.
• On an as needed basis para-professional employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedure or assistance with regular hygiene
• Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal

What This Job Offers

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