Special Education Mandated Paraprofessional (4

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.

Hours of Work:
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

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.