Special Education Paraprofessional 11 Aide

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional (1:1 Aide)

Location: Athens High School

Reports To: Building Principal

Salary: Per Athens Education Association Master Agreement

Effective Date: August 2026

Deadline: Until Filled

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have passed the ETS Parapro Assessment or hold the equivalent of an Associate's Degree from an accredited university.
• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Background knowledge of working with young children.
• Assist the classroom teacher with implementation of classroom activities and lesson plans including the implementation of behavioral intervention plans.
• Attend weekly staff and team meetings and other meetings as appropriate and requested.
• Assist in planning and implementation of educational activities.
• Maintain student behavior through appropriate and approved interventions and approved techniques.
• Assist students in meeting educational goals while providing appropriate academic interventions as directed by classroom teacher.
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials for teaching and for display in the classroom.
• Independently lead small group activities.
• Assist instructional staff in the supervision of students during lunch and recess times.
• May be asked to regularly lift 50 lb. individually and or push over 100 lb.
• Understand and be aware of medical needs of students; following medical protocol under the supervision of a nurse as appropriate.
• Maintain documentation of student progress relative to student academic and nonacademic goals and objectives
• Maintain confidentiality including not interfering with teacher-parent communication.
• Adhere to all board policies.
• Supervise students when the teacher is not present.

Knowledge of:

• Academic, social, and behavioral characteristics of elementary level students.
• Behavior management and behavior shaping strategies, techniques and methods, and conflict resolution procedures.
• Socio-economic and cultural background differences of the school population.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, develop, and conduct a comprehensive teaching and instruction program for students at the elementary level.
• Implement appropriate and effective learning experiences provided by classroom teacher for students from a wide range of socio-economic levels and cultural backgrounds.
• Assist in providing a motivating and stimulating learning environment.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions.
• Develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Be able to meet multiple demands from several people.
• Ability to be a team player and be willing to work well with others.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondences, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from staff, students, parents, and other personnel as appropriate.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on school objectives (school improvement plan goals) and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Must have essential technology skills, i.e. skilled at PC computer, laptop, and other educational technology. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and other community members. Must possess the ability to speak clearly and concisely in written and oral communication. Must be able to meet multiple demands from several people. Must be organized and meet timeline requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this position, it is required to regularly climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk/hear. Exposure to continuously standing, walking, and occasionally running may occur. The individual may frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk, squat, reach above the ear or reach forward and repeat the same gross and hand fine motion more than the average person. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by performance of this position include close and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties required by this position, the employee may work indoors or outdoors and occasionally in temperatures above or below 95 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well- being, and work output of students. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and stoop, kneel.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF MATERIALS:

Until the position is filled.

PLEASE SEND COVER LETTER, RESUME, CREDENTIALS, AND THREE REFERENCES TO:

Mr. William Heffner, Principal

Athens Jr. / Sr. High School

300 E. Holcomb St. Athens, MI 49011

Telephone: (269) 729-5414

Apply Online: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/AthensAreaSchools

Or send in a PDF attachment via email to: heffnerw@athensk12.org