Language Development Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The ELD Paraeducator supports the identification, programming, and services of Multilingual Learner (ML) students and collaborates closely with staff to promote student success. Responsibilities include assisting with the administration of WIDA screeners and assessments, supporting language development, facilitating student engagement through hands-on and inquiry-based learning activities, and assisting with language access and family engagement efforts in alignment with district procedures and educational programming.

Location: Lakeland High School

Position Type:  Classroom Assistant/Instructional Assistant

Salary: HVPEA Contract,   $15.25 - $17.90

Reports To: Building Principal & ELD Coordinator

Status: School Year 2026 - 2027

Start Date:  08/31/2026

Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Date Posted: 6/9/2026

Closing Date:

•  Internal: 6/15/2026
• External: until filled

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required. Candidates must be certified interpreters/translators or willing to complete certification testing
• Must be highly qualified  (i.e. at minimum, an Associate's Degree, 60 hours of college credit, OR successful score on the ETS ParaPro Assessment.)
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience working with Multilingual Learner (ML) students preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively with the ELD team and building staff to support student learning and success
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of ELD teacher, classroom teachers, administrators, and program coordinator
• Demonstrates initiative, flexibility, professionalism, and enthusiasm
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation as required by program guidelines
• Ability to support and educate families in collaboration with the ELD Coordinator, district staff, and established district procedures
• May be required to complete a skills assessment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Understand and follow program guidelines and district procedures
• Understand  and support Huron Valley Schools' objectives for Multilingual Learner (ML) students
• Provide instructional and curriculum support with a focus on language development in speaking, listening, reading, and writing
• Support content language learning through hands-on experiences, games, inquiry based activities
• Assist with the identification and programming of ML students and communicate relevant student information with staff (e.g., WIDA scores, Can Do Descriptors, progress monitoring)
• Focus on language goals, academic vocabulary, essay writing, goal setting and tracking student progress
• Assist with administering of WIDA screeners and assessments
• Provide i-Ready support to students and families as needed.
• Assist with family communication and language access efforts in collaboration with the ELD Coordinator and district staff
• Participate in professional learning opportunities, training sessions, and department meetings to support ongoing professional growth
• Perform other duties as assigned 

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

Administrative Assistant to Human Resources 

2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357

248.684.8217 (TELEPHONE) 248.684.8266 (FAX)

E-MAIL: jeanna.klebba@hvs.org

Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and TitleVI Officer

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.