Mandated Special Education Aide

Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Posting Date: December 8, 2025

Department: Paraprofessional

Classification: Mandated Special Education Aide

Location: Oakridge Upper Elementary

• 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 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.
• 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.

6.75 hrs/day (8:05 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. w/40 min lunch) Monday-Friday when school is in session. Start times on Tuesdays are 9:05 a.m. due to late start.

January 1, 2026 or until filled.

ASAP.

Please apply through our online application system ridgeschools.org (Job Opportunities tab) to complete an online application. Additional documents may be required including a cover letter, resume, most recent evaluation, three references, and any transcripts/test results.

need only to upload a letter of interest.

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.