1.0 Bilingual Instructional Support

West Kelloggsville Elementary; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

West Kelloggsville Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan seeks a 1.0 FTE Bilingual Instructional Support to assist in daily classroom activities and support instruction for students. Hours are 40 per week according to the student calendar, with the 2026-27 school year serving as the program period.

The role emphasizes bilingual abilities, strong organizational skills, and the ability to foster a positive, inclusive learning environment while building relationships with students, families, and

Qualifications

• 60 semester hours preferred.
• Fluency in English and a second language is required.

Responsibilities

• High level of organizational skills.
• Ability to support instruction within the classroom.
• Create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Skills

Fluency in English

Second language fluency

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

60 Semester hours, preferred

Job description

1.0 Bilingual Instructional Support

Kelloggsville Public Schools West Kelloggsville Elementary - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kelloggsville Public Schools , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5907512

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

West Kelloggsville Elementary

1.0 FTE - Daily hours to be determined.

40 Hours Per Week [Student Calendar].

2026-27 School Year.

Qualifications:

• 60 Semester hours, preferred.
• Fluency in both English and a second language is required.

Duties/Skills/Qualifications:

• High level of organizational skills.
• Ability to support instruction within the classroom.
• Create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Knowledge and awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Knowledge and awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Compensation/Working Conditions:

Per Auxiliary Services Group Agreement

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Eric Alcorn
• 242 52nd St SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

We are committed to hiring talented employees to enhance the district's stance and focus on equity and inclusion for all students, employees, parents, and community members of Kelloggsville.

Kelloggsville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.