Literacy Paraeducator Kurtz Elementary

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Kurtz Elementary JobID:

15870

Position Type:

Non-Certified Student Support Services/ Paraprofessional Date Posted:

4/10/2026

Location:

Kurtz Elementary District:

Huron Valley Schools

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The State & Federal Paraeducator works under the direction of the EIS/Literacy Coach and/or the classroom teacher with identified children as required by the program curriculum. They assist the EIS/Literacy Coach in identifying academically at risk students. The Paraeducator keeps accurate records on activities with students as required by the program guidelines.

Position Type:

Classroom Assistant Location:

Kurtz Elementary Salary:

$15.25

• $17.

90

Reports To :

Principal Status :

School Year 2025

• 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Hours:

20 hours/wk

Date Posted :

4/10/2026

Closing Date:

Internal:

4/16/2026

External:

until closed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Must meet State and Federal 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 as a literacy para is preferred
• Previous experience working with students who are academically at risk
• Ability to work with parents and staff members
• Ability to work well under direction of program coordinator, EIS/Literacy Coach, 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

• To understand the program guidelines
• To understand and support Huron Valley's State & Federal Program objectives
• To assist the EIS/Literacy Coach in identification of academically at-risk students
• To work under the direction of the EIS/Literacy Coach and/or classroom teacher with identified children as required by the program curriculum
• To participate in regularly scheduled in-service sessions, both at the local and county level. ? To 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
• To keep accurate records on activities with students as required by the program guidelines
• To perform any other duties as required by the program coordinator, EIS/Literacy Coach or classroom teacher EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Associate's Degree, 60 hours of college credit, OR successful score on the ETS ParaPro 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.

Inquiries should be addressed to:

Jeanna Klebba Administrative Assistant to Human Resources 2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357 248.684.8217 (TELEPHONE)

• 248.

684.8266 (FAX)

E-MAIL:

jeanna.klebba@hvs.org Jeanette 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. Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 4/10/2026 11:30:37 PM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions

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