Paraeducator Student Support – Assisting Students w​/Moderate Cognitive Impairments MHS

Classroom Para educator Special Education

Complement, supplement and reinforce students in instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms. Position Type:
Classroom Para educator Special Education

Location:

Milford High School Salary: HVPEA Contract

Reports To:

Principal Status:
School Year 2026-27

Start Date:

August 2026 Work Dates:
Monday - Friday

Hours:

32.5 hours/week Closing Date:
Internal: 6/18/2026 External:
Until filled

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilities
• Previous experience working with this age group or special education students in general is preferred
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various school officials, principals, teachers and office personnel
• Possess initiative to accept and carry out varied assignments along with a consistent, systematic approach to the tasks performed
• Sign Consent to Bill for Medicaid
• Willing to attend Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training after school as certification expires
• Other behavioral techniques may require training after school hours
• Willing to use Nonviolent Crisis Intervention skills to socially and physically manage students who are escalated as directed by the teacher/administrator
• Other duties assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal

Essential Functions:

• Complement, supplement and reinforce students' instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms
• Assist with the preparation of materials, clean up after students, etc.
• Assist with 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 procedures or assistance with regular hygiene
• Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal
• Track academic or behavioral data as directed by teacher
• Complete Medicaid billing monthly

Education and/or

Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Language, Mathematical and Reasoning

Skills:

• 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

Physical Demands:

• 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

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Method of Application:

Apply on-line  A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. Inquiries should be addressed to:
Jeanna Klebba Administrative Assistant, Human Resources 2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357