1-on-1 Instructional Aide for Student Success

Kelloggsville Middle School; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelloggsville Middle School in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking an Instructional Support (1-on-1) paraeducator for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time role (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week) supports instruction, maintains a positive classroom environment, and fosters strong relationships with students and families.

Qualifications include 60 semester hours (preferred) and bilingual skills are preferred.

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 establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction within the classroom.
• Create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students.
• Communicate ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Relate and work effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural community.

Skills

Organizational skills

Classroom support

Communication

Multicultural communication

Education

60 Semester hours

HS/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Kelloggsville Middle School in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking an Instructional Support (1-on-1) paraeducator for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time role (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week) supports instruction, maintains a positive classroom environment, and fosters strong relationships with students and families.

Qualifications include 60 semester hours (preferred) and bilingual skills are preferred.