University Hills Elementary School - Early Childhood Special Education; ECSE Paraeducator

University Hills Elementary School - Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Para educator (2601)

Rochester Community Schools University Hills Elementary – Rochester Hills, Michigan

Job : 5550672
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION (ECSE) PARA EDUCATOR

Location:

University Hills Elementary

7 hours per day, 4 days per week – Monday to Thursday

Following traditional  school year calendar

$17.48/hr per RPEA Master Agreement

• Patience and ability to effectively interact and maintain a professional rapport with others, including students, teachers, parents, and other staff members in the district.
• Experience working with students supported through special education programs preferred.
• Competency required to provide academic support with pre‑school level curriculum.
• Experience working with colleagues to organize, plan, and implement lessons, yet has flexibility to work independently and demonstrate use of good judgment.
• Possesses the necessary social and academic skills to promote cultural differences.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance required.

SALARY: $17.48/hour. The hourly wage will be paid from the Instructional Classification Schedule per the Rochester Para educator Association Master Agreement.

SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS: This position will be filled based on all of the following criteria: qualifications, skills, experience, education, training, performance, references, attendance and if applicable, seniority.

Contact for staffing consideration will be made directly by Building or Program Administrator where the specific vacancy is located.

CLASSIFICATION: INSTRUCTIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION

TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD (ECSE) PARA EDUCATOR

• Experience with pre‑school age students and/or training in appropriate techniques for interacting with special needs students preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, and to interact appropriately and effectively with students, parents, and staff.
• Excellent attendance record, flexibility, and competence for assigned responsibilities, including ability to meet the physical and academic needs of students.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Building or Program Administrator

Receives day‑to‑day direction from classroom teacher, basic or resource teacher or Teacher Consultant.

CALENDAR: Follows adjusted school calendar

JOB GOAL: To provide support to the special education program by assisting students with special needs in compliance with program philosophy and goals for the individual student(s).