Location:
Oakridge High School Internal/External Employment Opportunity
Posting Date: May 3, 2022
Assigned Location: Oakridge Middle/High School
Department: Paraprofessional
Classification: Mandated Special Education Aide
Hours of Work: 7 hours/day (7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. w/30 min lunch) Monday-Friday when school is in session

• Start time on Tuesdays are one hour later due to Late Starts.

Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Highly Qualified with one of the following:
? Associates Degree or higher
? Complete at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (equal to 60 semester hours)
? Previous successful completion of the WorkKeys Assessment with scores as follows: Reading for
Information: 4, Applied Math: 4, Writing: 3
? Passing score on Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)-Professional Readiness Exam or the
original Basic Skills Exam
? Passing score of 460 on the ETS Parapro Assessment
Experience with children with disabilities.
Ability to assist with physical needs of students, including administering of medication as well as monitoring student during medical episodes.
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Knowledge/experience with two person lift and SoloLift (preferred).
Ability to lift 75 pounds.
Ability to scribe both notes and assignments.
Available to attend training sessions, as needed.
CPR certified preferred.
Ability to work cooperatively with teachers, students, speech therapist, physical therapist and assistive technology coordinator.
Specific duties within the building will be determined by the building principal in conjunction with special education staff and administration and may be modified during the school year as the needs of special education students change.
Deadline for Applying: May 13, 2022 or until filled
Starting Date: ASAP
Applicant Procedure: Please apply through our online application system at www.oakridgeschools.org (Job Opportunities tab) to complete an online application. Additional required documents must be uploaded including a cover letter, resume, most recent evaluation, three references, and any transcripts/test results.
Internal applicants (those already in the Paraprofessional Department) need only to upload a letter of interest.
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Superintendent’s Approval
It is the policy of the Oakridge Public Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed or ancestry, political belief, sex, disability, religion, age, height, weight or marital status be excluded from participation in, denied benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity and in employment opportunities.