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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.
$32,319 / year median in Texas
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Openings as of 9/9/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 9/9/2026 Paraeducator Student Support
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Resource Room JobID:
18222
Position Type:
Special Education/ Special Education Paraprofessional Date Posted:
9/8/2026
Location:
Johnson Elementary District:
Huron Valley Schools
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Complement, supplement, and reinforce students in instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and general education classrooms.
Position Type:
Classroom Assistant/Special Education Paraeducator Reports To:
Building Principal Status:
School Year 2026-27
Start Date:
August 2026
Location:
Lakeland High School Salary:
HVPEA Contract Work Dates:
Monday
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Friday Hours:
32.5 hours/week
Date Posted :
8/17/2026
Closing Date:
8/21/2026
External:
Until filled
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must have ability to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilities Previous experience working with this age or special education students in general 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 sign Consent to Bill for Medicaid and complete Medicaid billing monthly Must 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 socially and physically manage students who are escalated as directed by the teacher/administrator Other duties assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Complement, supplement and reinforce student's instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and general education classrooms. Assist with the preparation of material; clean up after students, etc. Assist with the 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 procedure or assistance with regular hygiene. Track academic or behavioral data as directed by teacher Complete Medicaid billing monthly 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:
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance