Paraeducator - ASD – Temporary Position Lakewood Elementary

30 Day Para educator - ASD – Temporary Position Lakewood Elementary

Complement, supplement and reinforce students in instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in the ASD classroom.

Position Type:
Classroom Assistant/Special Education Assistant

Reports To:

Building Principal

Status:
School Year 2025-26

Start Date:

ASAP

Location:

Lakewood Elementary
Salary:
Para Contract, $16.25 for Categorical 30-Day
Work Dates:
Monday - Friday

Hours:

32.5 hours/week
Closing Date: 1/20/2026 External:
Until closed

• Must have ability to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilities
• Previous experience working with this age special education student is preferred
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various school officials, principals, teachers and office personnel
• Must possess initiative to accept and carry out varied assignments along with a consistent, systematic approach to the tasks performed
• Must be willing to be trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques
• Must be willing to use Nonviolent Crisis Intervention skills to physically manage students who are physically escalated as directed by the teacher/administrator
• Other duties assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal

• Complement, supplement and reinforce student’s instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms
• Assist with the preparation of material; clean up after students, etc.
• Assist with the general supervision of the students including lunchtime, recess time, etc.
• On an as needed basis para-professional employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedure or assistance with regular hygiene
• Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal

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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Apply online at hvs.org
. A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.

Jeanna Klebba
Administrative Assistant to Human Resources
2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357
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E-MAIL: jeanna.klebba

Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and Title

VI Officer
In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.