Paraprofessional-Mandated Special Education Aide

Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Posting Date:  January 7, 2025

Department:  Paraprofessional

Classification: Mandated Special Education Aide

Assigned Location:  Oakridge Middle School

Paraprofessionals in this position should expect to work with 1-3 students each day assisting with transitions, keeping on task, providing sensory breaks, and implementing other accommodations in conjunction with the teachers.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Highly Qualified with one of the following:

1.     Associates Degree or higher

2.     Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours)

3.     Previous successful completion of the WorkKeys Assessment with scores as follows: Reading for

Information: 4, Applied Math: 4, Writing: 3

4.     Passing score on Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)-Professional Readiness Exam or the  

original Basic Skills Exam

5.     Passing score of 460 on the ETS Parapro Assessment

Additional Qualifications:

·         Experience with children with disabilities.

·         Ability to assist with physical needs of students, including administering of medication as well as monitoring student during medical episodes.

·         Knowledge/experience with two person lift and SoloLift (preferred).

·         Ability to lift 75 pounds.

·         Ability to scribe both notes and assignments.

·         Available to attend training sessions, as needed.

·         CPR certified preferred.

·         Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, students, speech therapist, physical therapist and assistive technology coordinator.

·         Specific duties within the building will be determined by the building principal in conjunction with special education staff and administration and may be modified during the school year as the needs of special education students change.

Deadline for Applying:  January 28, 2025 or until filled

Starting Date:  As soon as possible

Hours of Work:   7 hours/day (7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. w/30 min lunch) Monday-Friday when school is in session

*Start time on Tuesdays are one hour later due to Late Starts.

 Applicant Procedure:  Please apply through our online application system at www.oakridgeschools.org (Job Opportunities tab) to complete an online application.  Additional required documents must be uploaded including a cover letter, resume, most recent evaluation, three references, and any transcripts/test results. 

Internal applicants (those already in the Paraprofessional Department) can utilize the internal candidate application

It is the policy of the Oakridge Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed or ancestry, political belief, sex, disability, religion, age, height, weight or marital status be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment opportunities.