Special Education Mandated Paraprofessional
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities
Special Education Mandated Paraprofessional
Posting Date:
May 29, 2025
Location:
Oakridge Upper Elementary
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Highly qualified with one of the following:
- Associates Degree or higher
- Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours)
- Previous successful completion of the Work Keys Assessment with scores as follows:
Reading for Information: 4, Applied Math: 4, Writing: 3 - Passing score on Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)-Professional Readiness Exam or the original Basic Skills Exam
- Passing score of 460 on the ETS Parapro Assessment
- 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 Solo Lift.
- 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.
Dependent on classification (ASD or 1:1 para) hours will range from 6.75 to 7hrs/day Monday-Friday when school is in session
* Start times on Tuesdays are 1hr later due to late start
Deadline for applying: until filled
Starting Date: A SAP
Applicant Procedure:
Please apply through our online application system ridgeschools.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: will be directed to an internal application.
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