Mandated Special Education Paraprofessional

Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Original Posting Date: September 15, 2025

Department: Paraprofessional

Classification: Mandated Special Education Aide

Location: Oakridge Early Childhood Center

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Highly qualified with one of the following:
  • Associate’s 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 medication and monitoring 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.
• Specific duties within the building will be determined by the building principal in conjunction with special education staff and administration and may be modified during the school year as the needs of special education students change.

7:45 am – 3:45 pm, Monday–Thursday when school is in session.

Until filled.

ASAP.

Please apply through our online application system ridgeschools.org (Job Opportunities tab) to complete an online application. Additional required documents must be uploaded during the application process.

Will be directed to an internal application.

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.