Special Education Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Paraeducator - West Middle School (2903)

Rochester Community Schools•Rochester Hills, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Paraeducator supports the special education program by assisting students with special needs in accordance with the program philosophy and each student’s goals. The position is based at West Middle School and follows the traditional 2026–2027 school-year calendar. It is full-time, seven hours per day, five days per week, Monday through Friday, at $18.00 per hour under the Rochester Paraeducator Association Master Agreement. The paraeducator follows timely program-delivery direction from building staff responsible for student learning plans and receives day-to-day direction from the classroom teacher, program or resource teacher, or teacher consultant. The role includes supporting instruction, behavioral programs, student mobility and personal care, classroom operations, and student supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and interact appropriately and effectively with students, parents, and staff.
Excellent attendance record, flexibility, and competence in assigned responsibilities, including the ability to meet students’ physical and academic needs.
Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with people with disabilities and/or training in appropriate techniques for interacting with students with disabilities.
Other qualifications the Board finds appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Take direction from building staff responsible for student learning plans to support timely program delivery.
Assist students with orientation, reading, music, art, physical education, and other curriculum tasks in accordance with their learning programs.
Follow prescribed behavioral management programs.
Assist with developing instructional materials and use initiative and creativity in implementing individual student programs when appropriate.
Assist students with physical mobility, including getting on and off the bus and traveling to and from the school building.
Assist students with mobility, self-care, personal hygiene, and daily living activities, which may include toileting, feeding, catheterization, tube feeding, and monitoring medical support devices.
Participate in physical activities that are part of students’ programs, including activities such as lunch, recess, art, and physical education.
Report successes and difficulties with student learning plans to the appropriate special educator in a timely, informative, and professional manner.
Assist teachers with routine classroom operations, including distributing and putting away materials, preparing bulletin boards, writing lessons on the board, preparing classroom materials, and correcting student work.
Maintain and obtain instructional materials, supplies, and resource materials.
Supervise and assist students during activities outside the classroom.
Perform other duties as assigned by special educators or the building principal.