Paraeducator Student Support – Assisting Students in Moderate Cognitive Impaired program

Paraeducator Student Support - Assisting Students in Moderate Cognitive Impaired program JobID: 18882 Position Type: Special Education/Special Education ParaprofessionalDate Posted: 10/29/2026Location: Milford High SchoolDistrict: Huron Valley Schools Additional Information: Show/HidePOSITION DESCRIPTION Complement, supplement and reinforce students' instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms. Position Type: Special Education ParaeducatorLocation: Milford High SchoolSalary: HVPEA Contract Reports To: Principal Status: School Year 2026 - 2027 Hours: 32.5 / weekDate Posted: 10/29/2026Closing Date: Internal: 11/4/2026 External: until filled MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust have the ability to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilitiesPrevious experience working with this age group and/or special education students is preferredMust have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various school officials, principals, teachers and office personnelMust possess initiative to accept and carry out varied academic assignments and personal care needs with a consistent, systematic approach to the tasks performedMust be willing to attend Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training after school as certification expires. Other behavioral techniques may require training after school hours.Must be willing to use Nonviolent Crisis Intervention skills to physically manage students who are physically escalated as directed by the teacher/administratorOther duties assigned by the special education teacher or the building principalMust sign Consent to Bill for Medicaid ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSComplement, supplement and reinforce students' instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classroomsAssist with the preparation of materials, clean up after students, etc.Assist with general supervision of the students including lunchtime, passing time, etc.On an as needed basis para-professional employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedures or assistance with regular hygieneOn an as needed basis para-professional employees may be required to support students on a Community Based Instruction (CBI) trip and/or Work Based Learning (WBL) job site. Job sites can be within the school building or outside of the school building within the community.Track academic or behavioral data as directed by teacherComplete Medicaid billing monthly.Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma and/or related experience.LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. METHOD OF APPLICATION:Apply on-line at hvs.org. A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position. Inquiries should be addressed to:Jeanna Klebba Administrative Assistant to Human Resources 2368 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357 248.684.8217 (TELEPHONE) • 248.684.8266 (FAX) E-MAIL: jeanna.klebba@hvs.orgJeanette Wenger, Chief Human Resource Officer and Title VI Officer In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.