Special Education Paraprofessional - Learning Center

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 775 W. Drahner Rd., Oxford, MI 48371, (248) 969-5004.

November 11, 2026 Internal/External Posting

Primary Function: To provide instructional, technical, and supervisory support to staff and students in the building. This position is primarily responsible for administering testing accommodations.

Qualifications - Education & Experience:

1. Associates degree or equivalent preferred (highly qualified status required for Title I buildings), minimum high school diploma.
2. Ability to effectively relate with students, staff, and parents.
3. Ability to assist with the instruction of students.
4. Ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds, unaided.
5. Meet requirements set forth in applicable state and federal laws.
6. Ability to manage students in individual, small group, and whole group situations.
7. Must exhibit a pleasant personality and positive attitude toward working with students, administration, staff, and community members.
8. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Administer designated IEP testing accommodations for qualified students (e.g., test read-alouds, alternate testing environments).
2. Ensure testing materials are kept secure before, during, and after administration.
3. Monitor student progress by maintaining accurate, up-to-date tracking logs documenting student accommodation usage, testing dates, and participation.
4. Assist special education teachers and case managers with record-keeping and data collection related to IEP goals and accommodations.
5. Supervise and monitor students relating to before, during and after school activities as directed by the building administrator(s).
6. Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills assigned by the teacher.
7. Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
8. Serve as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
9. Participate in job related in-service training programs.
10. Aid students needing assistance in self-care, including toileting, intermittent catheterization, and other health care duties, as required and with proper training.
11. Demonstrate the ability to be flexible when working with students, teachers, and administrators.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of the student's disability and display a positive attitude toward his/her capabilities and to the student as an individual.
13. Maintain regular and predictable in-person attendance.

Special Education Paraprofessional - Learning Center Oxford Middle School 2026-27 School Year The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 775 W. Drahner Rd., Oxford, MI 48371, (248) 969-5004.

14. Support the vision and mission of Oxford Community Schools.
15. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education or Building Principal.

OESPA 2026-27 Base Hourly Rate: $17.20

To Begin: January 2027

OESPA members: Candidates will be required to apply online. Assignments will be determined on the basis of best meeting the needs of the building/students factored in with skills, experience and seniority. Internal applications must be received no later than 4:00 PM on Tuesday, November 17.

All applicants should apply online via the Oakland Human Resources Consortium Create an application/Log-in here

Internal Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 17 @ 4:00 PM External Application Deadline: Until Filled