Internal/External
Position: Early Childhood Special Education Para Educator
Location: Stepanski Early Childhood Center
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates Degree preferred
- High School diploma required
- Successful experience working with children with special needs
- Basic computer skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with students and manage behaviors
individually or within group settings and in a number of varied learning
environments (classroom, lunchroom, etc.)
- Possess the ability to interpret and understand IEP goals and objectives
- Ability to implement behavior plans and systems and/or medical plans,
including assisting in observing and recording behavioral data
- Ability to maintain student confidentiality at all times
- Successful completion of CPI training and annual certification preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge in the use of computers and email
- Ability to effectively relate with students, staff and parents
- Ability to lift and maneuver 50 pounds, unaided
- Ability to manage students in individual, small group and whole group
situations.
Essential Functions:
- Must be able to manage stressful situations
- Must be able to communicate effectively
- The individual will be responsible for assisting the supervising
teacher in individual and group instruction, charting of student
programs, and supporting student's health and hygiene may be
required
- Assists teacher in supporting classroom instruction
- Keeps records of daily interactions with students
- Assists with loading and unloading of students on buses
- Works with small or individual groups to support or reinforce
teacher prepared lesson plans or activities (including physical
activities)
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Assist with the preparation of materials; clean up after students, etc
- Other duties as assigned
Workday/Week: Monday - Friday
8:40 AM - 4:10 PM
Starting Date: ASAP
Compensation: $16.25 - $18.25 per hour (Based on experience)
Posting Date: October 23, 2026
Posting Deadline: Until filled
Internal and external candidates may apply by visiting www.waterford.k12.mi.us and
selecting the icon "Employment" and next, "Job Postings Directory". Include letter of
intent, resume, and letter(s) of reference with the application. Employment is
contingent upon receiving all required documentation (e.g., criminal background
investigation and fingerprint records.)
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transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic
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