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Junior Kindergarten Paraeducator - Kurtz El
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,268 / year median in Michigan
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Openings as of 9/11/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 9/11/2026 Junior Kindergarten Paraeducator
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Kurtz El JobID:
18281
Position Type:
Non-Certified Student Support Services/ Paraprofessional Date Posted:
9/14/2026
Location:
Kurtz Elementary District:
Huron Valley Schools
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Junior Kindergarten Paraeducator works under the direction of the classroom teacher with identified children as required by the program curriculum. They keep accurate records on activities with students as required by the program guidelines.
Position Type:
Paraeducator/Classroom Assistant Location:
Kurtz Elementary Salary:
HVPEA Contract Reports To :
Principal Status :
2026-2027 school year
Hours:
10 hrs/wk
Start Date:
ASAP Date Posted :
9/14/26
Closing Date:
Internal:
9/18/26
External :
until filled
QUALIFICATIONS
Good communication skills, both oral and written. Must meet ESSA Program requirements for Highly Qualified. (i.e. at minimum, an Associate's Degree, 60 hours of college credit, OR successful score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment. Previous experience working with young children and/or students who are academically at risk. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various staff members, principals, students, teachers and office personnel. Ability to work well under direction of program coordinator and classroom teacher. Show evidence of initiative and enthusiasm. Ability to keep accurate records on activities with students as required by program guidelines. May be required to take a skills test.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Complement, supplement and reinforce students' instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms. Understand the Junior Kindergarten program guidelines. Understand and support Huron Valley's State & Federal Program objectives. Work under the direction of the classroom teacher with identified children as required by the program curriculum. Participate in regularly scheduled in-service sessions, both at the local and county level. Attend staff meetings when requested. On an as needed basis paraeducator employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedures or assistance with regular hygiene. Keep accurate records on activities with students as required by the program guidelines. Perform any other duties as required by the program coordinator or classroom teacher. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Associate's Degree, 60 hours of college credit, OR successful score on the ETS Para Pro Assessment.
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.
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:
2386 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357 248.684.8246 (TELEPHONE)
- 248.
684.8266 (FAX)
E-MAIL:
jeanna.klebba@hvs.org Jeanette Wenger, Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IV 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. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 9/11/2026 9:13:32 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance