Aide, Classroom/Student

Airport Community School District; Ash Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Airport Community School District in Carleton, Michigan seeks an Aide, Classroom/Student to support teachers and students part-time. The role emphasizes assisting with lessons, maintaining records, and fostering a positive learning environment.

The position offers part-time hours (approx. 29.5 per week), requires a high school diploma and FERPA awareness, and focuses on collaboration with school staff, parents, and the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of FERPA confidentiality laws is required.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with colleagues and students.
• Willingness to learn, acquire, and apply new skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrated adaptability and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide positive communication between administration, staff, and students.
• Assist administration, staff, students, parents, and community members with a helpful and courteous attitude.
• Discuss student progress or concerns with teacher, parent, and administrator.
• Report and record behavioral issues to teacher and/or administrator; maintain records of classroom objectives, behavior changes, academic struggles, and discipline issues.
• Communicate professionally with parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Understand the student’s IEP and other modifications to a student’s educational day.
• Assist individuals or groups of students in completing lessons; read aloud to students or groups.
• With teacher direction, assist with practice activities and drills and reinforce learning objectives.
• Administer tests and assist with written activities and organizational skills.
• Assist students with technology skills and monitor classwork and homework completion.
• Support teacher-directed behavioral modification plans and assist with crisis intervention.

Skills

FERPA knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to learn

Adaptability & problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aide, Classroom/Student

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945406

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Affiliation: Teamsters, A1

Work Days: Part-time (29.50 hours per week); Same days as school calendar

Qualifications:

• Achieved, at a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent
• Understanding of the laws surrounding confidentiality of staff and students, specifically FERPA
• Evidence of good interpersonal skills with colleagues
• Willingness to learn, acquire, and apply new skills and knowledge
• Evidence of adaptability and problem-solving skills

Essential Functions and Duties

• Provide positive communication between administration, staff, and students
• Assist administration, staff, students, parents, and community members in any way possible with a helpful and courteous attitude
• Discuss student progress or concerns with teacher, parent, and administrator
• Report and record behavioral issues to teacher and/or administrator
  • Maintain a record of classroom objectives
  • Behavior changes
  • Academic struggles
  • Discipline issues
• Communicate professionally and effectively with the parents, teachers and administrators
• Understand the student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP) and/or other modifications to a students traditional educational day
• Assist individuals or groups of students in completion of lessons assigned by teacher
• Read aloud to individual students or in small groups
• With teacher direction, assist with practice activities and drills (i.e. flash cards, spelling words, multiplication tables, etc.)
• Reinforce learning objectives; with teacher direction, create and/or modify learning materials
• Administer tests to students
• Assist students with written activities and organizational skills
• Assist students with technology skills
• Monitor student classwork and homework completion
• Support teacher-directed behavioral modification plans
• Assist with crisis intervention
• Provide personal care assistance when needed
• Assist with mobility when needed

Demonstrate Professionalism

• Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Treats people with respect; keep commitments; work with integrity; be ethical; uphold organizational values
• Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions, with research/proof to back-up those decisions; include appropriate people in decision making process; make timely decisions
• Approach others in a tactful manner; React well under pressure; Treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accept responsibility for own actions; Follow through on commitments
• Exhibit confidence in self and others; inspire and motivate others to perform well; effectively and positively influence actions and opinions of others; accept feedback from others; give appropriate recognition to others
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, parents, and students
• Use of electronic communication such as Twitter, Facebook, or other forms of social media will be conducted professionally and respectfully to self and others

• Perform other duties as assigned by district or building administrators

• Follow the District and building policies and procedures

• Know and understand your contract

• Support the district goals

Work Provisions

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the position.

Terms of Employment

Salary, wages, and work days/hours to be established by the Board of Education and Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Airport Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex,sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, familial status, or marital status in its programs, activities or in employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Andrea Heiden, Human Resources, 11270 Grafton Road, Carleton, MI 48117; Phone: [phone].

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $16.81 Per Hour

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Caitlin Boron
• 11270 Grafton Road
• Carleton, Michigan 48117
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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