Special Education Paraeducator

Paraeducator Special Education

Royal Oak Schools announces the following open position for the 2026-2027 school year:

Paraeducator Special Education (1.0 FTE)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours); or
• Obtain an Associate's degree (or higher); or
• Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment Examples: WorkKeys and Michigan Test for Teacher Certification – Basic Skills o (MTTC) Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, o mathematics, science and social studies; or Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing o readiness, mathematics readiness, science readiness, as appropriate

Qualifications:

• Experience working with students at both the secondary and the elementary level
• Ability to establish good public relations and work closely with students, parents, staff and community in a dynamic environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite programs and other office technology
• Successful completion of NCI training, preferred
• Availability and willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs along with ability and desire to work with special needs population; preference given to those with prior experience and training
• Ability to attend to personal health care and/or behavioral needs of assigned students while following prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs Physically able to perform the duties of this position including running/walking, bending, lifting, twisting, and responding to the physical needs of the student
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned

Salary: Appropriate placement on ROESA Salary Schedule - Classification B, 36 weeks, 7 hours Assignment location may change due to student and/or program needs

Reports To: Building Principal

Application Procedure: All applicants, please apply through the Oakland Schools Human Resources Consortium at

Deadline: Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. or Until Filled

Royal Oak Schools does not discriminate based on gender, color, national origin, religion, age, height, weight, sexual orientation, marital status or otherwise disabled individuals with respect to District education programs, activities and employment practices.

Royal Oak Schools is committed to racial equity and social justice and is driven to act on these core values. Applicants must be able to recognize ways our identities intersect and play out in the communities we serve and must demonstrate the cultural competency to work with a diverse team and effectively partner with historically marginalized communities.