30 Day Paraeducator Student Support ASD at Lakeland HS

Classroom Assistant/Special Education Assistant

Complement, supplement and reinforce students in instruction under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher in the ASD classroom.

Position Type: Classroom Assistant/Special Education Assistant

Reports To: Building Principal

Status: School Year 2026-27

Start Date: August 2026

Location: Lakeland High School

Salary: Para Contract, $16.25 / hour

Work Dates: Monday - Friday

Hours: 32.5 hours/week

Date Posted: 8/5/2026

Closing Date: 8/11/2026

External: Until filled

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must have ability to work with students with physical, cognitive, emotional, learning and/or developmental disabilities

2. Previous experience working with this age special education student 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 assignments along with a consistent, systematic approach to the tasks performed

5. Must be willing to be trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Techniques

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. Assist with the preparation of material; clean up after students, etc.

3. Assist with the general supervision of the students including lunchtime, recess time, etc.

4. On an as needed basis para-professional employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine medical procedure or assistance with regular hygiene

5. Other duties as assigned by the special education teacher or the building principal

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. A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position. Inquiries should be addressed to: Jeanna Klebba 2368 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357 View phone number on click.appcast.io (TELEPHONE) View phone number on click.appcast.io (FAX) E-MAIL: View email address on click.appcast.io Jeanette Wenger, Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IV Officer