Paraeducator Student Support Temporary 30 Day – Muir Middle School at Huron Valley Schools in Highland, MI

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POSITION DESCRIPTION Complement, supplement and reinforce students' instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both regular education and special education classrooms. Position Type: Special Education Paraeducator Location: Muir Middle Elementary Salary: HVPEA Contract Reports To : Principal Status : School Year 2026 - 2027 Start Date: As Soon As Possible Hours: 32.5 Hours/Week Date Posted : 10/29/2026 Closing Date: Internal: 11 /4/2026 External: until filled MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Must have the ability to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilities 2. Previous experience working with this age group and/or special education students is preferred 3. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various school officials, principals, teachers and office personnel 4. Must possess initiative to accept and carry out varied academic assignments and personal care needs with a consistent, systematic approach to the tasks performed 5. Must be willing to attend Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training after school when directed as certification expires. Other behavioral techniques may require training after school hours. 6. Must be willing to use Nonviolent Crisis Intervention skills to physically manage students who are physically escalated as directed by the teacher/administrator 7. Other duties assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Complement, supplement and reinforce student's instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in both special education and regular education classrooms 2. Support student accommodations and track usage as directed 3. Assist with the preparation of material; clean up after students, etc. 4. Assist with the general supervision of the students including lunchtime, passing time, etc. 5. On an as needed basis paraprofessional employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedure or assistance with regular hygiene 6. Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal 7. Complete Medicaid documents for billing and uploading all documents monthly 8. Must sign Consent to Bill for Medicaid 9. Employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical care or assistance with hygiene needs. 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 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: jeanna.klebba@hvs.org Jeanette Wenger, Chief Human Resource Officer and Title