Internal/External Employment Opportunity

Posting Date: March 5, 2025

Department: Paraprofessional

Classification: Mandated Special Education Aide

Assigned Location: Oakridge Lower Elementary- ASD room

Paraprofessionals in this position will work in conjunction with a special education teacher and a small group of students with unique talents. Students in the Autism Spectrum Disorder classroom will need assistance and encouragement as they integrate with their peers throughout the day.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Highly Qualified with one of the following:

1. Associates Degree or higher

2. Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours)

3. Previous successful completion of the WorkKeys Assessment with scores as follows: Reading for Information: 4, Applied Math: 4, Writing: 3

4. Passing score on Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)-Professional Readiness Exam or the original Basic Skills Exam

5. 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:

7hrs/day (8:10 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. w/40 min lunch) Monday-Friday when school is in session

Deadline for applying: May 19, 2025 or until filled

Starting Date: ASAP

Applicant Procedure: Please apply through our online application system at www.oakridgeschools.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 (those already in the Paraprofessional Department) 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.

Mandated Special Education Aide-ASD room