Building Paraprofessional

Young World Physical Education; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Grandville Public Schools is seeking a Building Paraprofessional at Oakestown Intermediate in Grandville, Michigan. This 29 hours/week position runs during the 2026-2027 school year, with a start date of immediately.

The paraprofessional will assist the teacher and support students in and out of the classroom. Qualifications include an Associate degree or 60 college hours (or MTTC basic skills), plus strong reading, math, and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 60 college hours or MTTC basic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and manuals.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and calculate figures.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions with sound judgment.
• Problem solving abilities and proactive mindset.
• Positive attitude and willingness to help others.
• Flexible with a variety of daily tasks and interruptions.
• Ability to prioritize issues and exercise professional judgment.
• Maintain good relationships with staff for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Clean, organize and straighten instructional and student materials.
• Assist lead teacher with instruction and supervision of student activities in the classroom and outside of the classroom.
• Model positive behavior.
• Read tests and assignments to students and reread materials as needed for understanding.
• Assist students with note taking.
• Plan PBIS activities to meet intervention needs for various grades.
• Assess student progress and communicate to teachers.
• Use kinesthetic, visual and auditory methods to engage learners.
• Transfer materials between locations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Oral and written communication

Math calculation

Following instructions

Problem solving

Positive attitude

Flexibility

Prioritization and judgment

Teamwork with staff

Education

Associates degree or 60 college hours or MTTC basic skills

Job description

Grandville Public School District Oakestown Intermediate - Grandville, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Building Paraprofessional

Grandville Public School District Oakestown Intermediate - Grandville, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Grandville Public School District , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5875280
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 07, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Building/Playground Paraprofessional (29 hours a week)

5.8 hours daily

Oakestown Intermediate

Student days only

2026-2027 School Year

SUMMARY: Provide assistance and support to the classroom teacher and students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree or two years of college (60 semester hours) from approved institution of higher education or confirmation of passing the MTTC basic skills test.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and procedural manuals.
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to calculate mathematical figures.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or oral form.
• Ability to do problem solving.
• Must show a positive attitude and willingness to help others.
• Must show flexibility with a variety of daily tasks and interruptions.
• Ability to prioritize issues and respond professionally and appropriately using sound judgment.
• Maintain an effective relationship with the staff to establish a team-orientated environment

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean, organize and straighten instructional and student materials
• Assist lead teacher with instruction and supervision of student activities in the classroom and outside of the classroom
• Model positive behavior
• Read test and assignment to students and possibly reread the material so students have a clear understanding and remember what is being asked of them
• Assist student with note taking
• Plan and organize the PBIS activities to meet intervention needs for a variety of grade levels
• Assess student performance through anecdotal notes, student conference and checklists then communicate progress to classroom teachers
• Employ kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make learning for students interactive and interesting
• Transfer materials, i.e. books, paper, etc. to different group locations
• Other duties as assigned

Please direct questions to:

John Philo

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Grandville Public Schools

3839 Prairie SW

Grandville, Michigan 49418

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Visit us on the web at: www.gpsbulldogs.org

Grandville Public Schools is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is our expressed policy that no person shall be unlawfully excluded from participation, be denied benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, handicap/disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its activities or programs as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

Any person believing that the Grandville Public School District or any part of the school organization has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of (1) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (3) Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (4) Title II of the Americans with Disability Act (as amended), and (5) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to John Philo, the local Coordinator at the following address: 3839 Prairie SW, Grandville, MI 49418. Phone [phone].

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories: Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Brian Mulder , Principal
• Oakestown Intermediate
• Email: [e-mail]