Special Education LRE Paraprofessional Job Highland Park area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

JOB POSTING
Support Staff – LRE Special Education Paraprofessional –
High School

August 27, 2026

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the administrators, the paraprofessional is responsible for providing support to high school students.

Qualifications:

Required:

Possess an associate’s (or higher) degree or completed two years of study at an institution of higher education or completed ETS Parapro Assessment. This is within the guidelines for the requirements for the federal Every Student Succeeds Act.

Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven organizational skills

Demonstrated success as a collaborator and proven team player

Demonstrated successful communication skills with students, staff, parent and community

Desired Characteristics:

Previous experience working with children

Instructional aide experience and clerical skills

Experience working with at risk students preferred

Interest /aptitude in secondary math and science

Experience using technology as an instructional tool in the classroom

Duties:

Assist high school students in classroom individually and in small groups

Support educational objectives as given by the teacher

Maintain student information

Work independently and cooperatively with administrators and teachers

Provides individual assistance with work assignments

Ability to plan and organize; good work habits

May need to lift and physically redirect students

Perform other duties as assigned by administration

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK

In accordance with state law and board policy, no person shall be hired to work in contact with children prior to being fingerprinted and passing a criminal records review.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Final date to receive applications:
Until filled

Start Date &

Hours:

ASAP Monday - Friday, 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m

Salary: $17.64 per hour

Questions:
Contact – Deanne Austin, Assistant Human Resources, daustin,

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