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Paraeducator- GATE Magnet School

Oakland Schools

Job Location:

Rochester Hills, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Non-Certified Student Support Services/Paraprofessional

Date Posted:
7/16/2026

Location:
GATE Magnet School

District:
Avondale School District

AVONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Join the Avondale Team!
At Avondale were more than a school districtâwere a supportive community dedicated to personal growth resilience and discovery. We invest in our staff through strong professional development and a collaborative network empowering educators to create exceptional individualized learning experiences where every student matters and every story counts. Learn more about us at .

AVONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION OPENING: Paraprofessional- GATE Magnet School

IN THIS ROLE: Join a passionate team at GATE Magnet School where innovation collaboration and student-centered learning thrive. As a Paraprofessional youll engage curious energetic learners during a pivotal stage in their growthâhelping them build strong academic foundations while fostering critical thinking creativity and confidence. With robust professional development a supportive community and the freedom to bring lessons to life in meaningful ways this is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on students and shape their journey toward success.

WHAT WE NEED:

Associates Degree preferred
Supporting student redirecting modeling
Keeping student and others safe
Reinforcing safe hands feet etc.
Check for understanding during instruction
Collaboratewith IEP team administrators and teachers
ETS Parapro Assessment required
Regular reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.
Relate to children and adults in a positive manner
Training or coursework in the area of early childhood education or child development
Successful experience working with groups of children
Skills to support the school districts curriculum
Basic computer skills

WHAT YOU NEED:

*Provides general education classroom based academic support (reinforcement) to eligible special education students as directed by the special education teacher. Such support may extend to non special education students in the same classroom who as directed by the general education teacher have similar needs.
*Assist disabled students in their educational personal health and behavioral needs such as self-care daily living skills physical mobility toileting etc. as needed.
May assist disabled students by dispensing medication after being trained
*Maintain open and meaningful communication with the special education teacher regarding all disabled students assigned paraprofessional support.
*Maintain confidentiality of school related information.
*Assists teachers with routine classroom operation; follows through on teachers instructions within time limits.
Assist and supervise students in the use of computers as assigned.
Attend meetings/functions as specifically directed. Does not attend MET and/or IEP meetings.
*Participate in and utilize information gained in appropriate staff development.
*Assist special education teachers in development and maintenance of special education records.
*Demonstrates understanding of students needs and interacts appropriately with students parents and other employees.
*Follows instructions of teaching staff and reinforces program philosophy and consistency in classroom procedures.
*Demonstrates initiative and creativity with individual children and their program implementations; follows through with prescribed behavioral management programs.
*Assists with classroom housekeeping such as distributing paper and supplies preparing bulletin boards setting up and putting away appropriate materials and equipment.
*Assists with the development of instructional materials as appropriate and directed.
Assists in regular education classes as assigned by a special education teacher.
Hears the student in recitation reading and other curriculum tasks and guiding and helping them but not teaching them.
*Initiates actions which are required without specific direction from the teacher.
*Supervises students involved in activities other than the Basic classroom.
*Is physically able to participate in physical activities which are participate in physical activities which are part of the basic program and which may be unique to his/her specific classroom.
*Maintains composure under stressful conditions.
*Demonstrates an innate ability to realize that behavior is communication and not to be taken personally.
*Demonstrates the ability to follow individualized styles of learning and/or behavior plans.
*Ability to tolerate unique eating/sensory issues (gag reflex demonstration).
*Maintain flexibility (switching roles/positions within the program).