Internal/External
Position: Special Education Para Educator - Virtual Evaluation Support
Location: Student Support Services
Position Summary: The school district is seeking a dependable, organized, and
student-centered Paraeducator to assist with virtual student evaluations within a
school setting. The paraeducator will support the coordination and
implementation of virtual evaluation sessions by preparing students, setting up
technology, providing in-person assistance, and helping ensure a smooth and
supportive evaluation experience.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associates Degree preferred
- High School diploma required
- Previous experience working with children or students in an educational
setting preferred.
- Experience supporting students with disabilities or diverse learning needs is
an asset.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to use virtual meeting platforms and
classroom technology.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain consistent procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Patience, flexibility, dependability, and a student-centered approach.
- Ability to work collaboratively with school staff and evaluation
professionals.
Essential Functions:
- Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and preparing students for a virtual
evaluation appointments.
- Escort students to the designated evaluation space and help them
transition into the session.
- Set up and troubleshoot basic technology, including computers, webcams,
headsets, microphones, and virtual meeting platforms.
- Ensure students have a quiet, organized, and distraction-minimized
environment for evaluations.
- Provide in-person supervision and technical assistance while the evaluator
conducts the virtual session.
- Help students understand directions related to accessing and participating
in the virtual session without influencing their responses or evaluation
results.
- Monitor student engagement and provide appropriate support to help
students remain focused and comfortable.
- Communicate technical difficulties, student concerns, and scheduling issues
to the appropriate staff members.
- Follow evaluator instructions, district procedures, and established testing
protocols.
- Maintain student privacy and confidentiality in accordance with district
policies and applicable laws.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Workday/Week: Monday - Friday
Starting Date: ASAP
Compensation: $16.25 - $18.25 per hour (Based on experience)
Posting Date: October 22, 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.)
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or
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.