30 Day Paraeducator Student Support – Kurtz Elementary

Oakland Schools • Highland, MI

51d • Onsite

About The Position

Complement, supplement and reinforce students' instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in regular education classrooms. This is a General Education Para support position at Kurtz Elementary, working under the HVPEA Contract. The role is for the School Year 2026-2027, starting as soon as possible, with hours of 32.5 per week. The position involves working with identified children as required by the program curriculum and participating in in-service sessions and staff meetings. Paraeducator employees may be required to assist with routine medical procedures or hygiene on an as-needed basis. Accurate record-keeping of student activities is essential.

Requirements

• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Previous experience working with elementary age children and/or students who are academically at risk
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various staff members, principals, student, 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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Complement, supplement and reinforce students' instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms.
• Work under the direction of the classroom teachers 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 Principal or classroom teacher.

What This Job Offers

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