Special Education Resource Room / Noon Recess Building Paraeducator - Rochester High School (2896)

Rochester Community Schools•Rochester Hills, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Rochester Community Schools is hiring a part-time Special Education Resource Paraeducator at Rochester High School. The role supports the special education program by assisting students with special needs in accordance with program philosophy and each student’s individual goals. The position is 5.5 hours per day, five days per week, Monday through Friday, following the traditional 2026–27 school-year calendar. Pay is $16.42 per hour under the Rochester Paraeducator Association Master Agreement. The paraeducator takes direction from staff responsible for student learning plans and receives day-to-day direction from the classroom teacher, resource teacher, program teacher, teacher consultant, ancillary staff, or other designated staff. The work includes supporting instruction and student participation, carrying out prescribed behavioral programs, assisting with mobility and personal care, and helping with classroom operations. The role requires the ability to meet students’ physical and academic needs, maintain confidentiality, and interact appropriately with students, families, and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Meet one of the following qualification pathways: complete at least two years of higher education in an approved program, with transcripts required; hold an associate degree or higher, with transcripts required; or pass a state or local test demonstrating knowledge and ability in the subject area as defined by NCLB requirements, with test results required. Examples include the ETS ParaPro Assessment or MTTC Professional Readiness Exam.
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and interact appropriately and effectively with students, parents, and staff.
Excellent attendance, flexibility, and competence for assigned responsibilities, including the ability to meet students’ physical and academic needs.
Minimum typing speed of 60–65 words per minute.
Successful completion of district-provided training modules needed to perform daily captioning.
Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Any alternatives to the listed qualifications that the Board finds appropriate and acceptable.

Nice To Haves

Experience with people with disabilities and/or training in appropriate techniques for interacting with students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Follow directions 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.
Carry out prescribed behavioral management programs.
Assist in developing instructional materials and use initiative and creativity in supporting individual students and implementing their programs when appropriate.
Assist students with physical mobility, including getting on and off the bus and moving to and from the building.
Assist with physical 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 related to 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.