Office Paraprofessional - Milford High School

Paraeducator Position

The Office Para assists with clerical and work production. They maintain and control materials, equipment and supplies within the assigned area. The Office Para works with staff in delivering instructional services, management of programs or providing clerical services. The Office Para works closely with families and students to support a variety of needs.

Position Type: Paraeducator

Location: Milford High School

Salary: HVPEA Contract, $15.25 - $17.90

Reports To: Office Coordinator

Status: School Year 2026-2027

Hours: 36.25 hrs/week

Qualifications:

• Must have basic computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs, etc.) and be trained in the Skyward program
• Must have good oral and written communication skills in a high-paced environment
• Must demonstrate time management skills
• Must possess initiative and self-direction to accept and carry out a variety of assignments and tasks systematically
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with various school officials, principals, teachers, office personnel, and community members
• Must know how to be a team member
• Must have the ability to relate to and communicate with students
• May need to take a proficiency test

Essential Functions:

• Answer school phones
• Operate building security cameras and doors and use verification protocols to admit school visitors
• Assist with clerical and production work
• Maintain building activities/events; prepare weekly activities/events reports for staff and parent distribution
• Maintain inventory and control of materials, equipment, and supplies within assigned areas
• Supervise students in various school settings
• Carry out duties related to the student attendance
• Collaborate with staff in delivering instructional services, management of programs, or providing clerical services
• Participate in training; attend meetings as required
• On an "as needed" basis, paraeducator employees may be required to attend to a student whose needs include routine procedures or assistance with regular hygiene
• Other duties as assigned by the Office Coordinator and 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:

• 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:

• 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 Administrative Assistant to Human Resources 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 IX Officer