Internal/External
Position: Middle School Special Education Para Educator
Location: Pierce Middle School
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates Degree preferred
- High School diploma required
- Successful experience working with groups of children
- Basic computer skills
- Demonstrated initiative and energy with ability to quickly adapt to new
situations as they arise
- 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
- Demonstrated competency in basic academics areas is required
- 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.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and
memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence
- Must have ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with
various school officials, principals, teachers and office personnel
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
- Supervises students during recess and lunch, and attendance in general
education and "specials" classes
- Ensures students travel to and from general education classes safely
- 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 by the special education teacher or the building
principal
Reports To: Building Principal
Workday/Week: M, T, W & F - 7:30 AM - 3:15 PM
Thursday - 7:45 AM - 2:15 PM
Starting Date: ASAP
Compensation: $16.25 - $18.25 per hour (Based on experience)
Posting Date: September 24, 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
information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including
employment opportunities.