Para Educator Student Support - Assisting Students w/Severe Cognitive Impairments LHS

Position Type:Special Education/Special Education ParaprofessionalDate Posted:8/4/2025Location:Lakeland High SchoolDistrict:Huron Valley SchoolsPOSITION DESCRIPTIONComplement, supplement and reinforce students in instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms.Position Type: Classroom Assistant/Special Education AssistantReports To: Building PrincipalStatus: School Year 2025-26Posting Date: 8/4/2025Closed Date: Internal 8/8/25 External: until closedLocation: Lakeland High SchoolSalary: Para ContractWork Dates: Monday - FridayHours: 32.5 hours/weekMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust have ability to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilitiesPrevious experience working with this age special education student is preferred.Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various school officials, principals, teachers and office personnel.Must possess initiative to accept and carry out varied assignments along with a consistent, systematic approach to the tasks performed.Must be willing to be training in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques.Must be willing to use Nonviolent Crisis Intervention skills to physically manage students who are physically escalated as directed by the teacher/administrator.Other duties assigned by the special education teacher or the building principalESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSComplement, supplement and reinforce student's instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms.Assist with the preparation of material; clean up after students, etc.Assist with the general supervision of the students including lunchtime, recess time, etc.On an as needed basis para-professional employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedure or assistance with regular hygiene.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 APPLICATIONApply on-line at hvs.orgA 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:2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357248.684.8246 (TELEPHONE) • 248.684.8266 (FAX)E-MAIL: jeanna.klebba@hvs.orgJeanette Wenger, Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IV Officer