CTES - Health Careers Foundations

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Intermediate School District, Kent Career Tech Center (East) – Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a paraprofessional substitute for Health Careers Foundations. The role supports instructors, coordinates supplies, and assists with student learning in a health-care focused program.

Ideal candidates have 60 college hours, two years health-industry experience, and CPR/First Aid readiness. This full-time position offers hourly pay, benefits, and opportunities to work with diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from high school; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 60 semester hours of college credit with a grade of C or better (for Daily Substitute Permit).
• Minimum two years (4,000 hours) of health industry experience.
• Prefer to be a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse (RN/LPN).
• Must work with culturally diverse student populations.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assists instructors by maintaining and organizing classroom and lab supplies and equipment for student learning.
• Demonstrates health care skills for students when individual instruction is required.
• Transports Health Careers students by bus on field trips or to work sites as needed.
• Provides remedial and tutorial instruction under instructor guidance.
• Consults with instructional staff to ensure students receive appropriate support services.
• Monitors special population students’ skills, work habits, and attendance and shares information with support teams.
• Maintains safe learning environments and supports students during labs and field trips.
• Supports student visitation programs including tours and internships.

Skills

High school graduate

Health industry experience

Cultural diversity experience

Organizational skills

BLS CPR certification preferred

Education

60 semester hours college credit

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

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CTES - Health Careers Foundations

Kent Intermediate School District Kent Career Tech Center (East) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5884684
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CTES - Health Careers Foundations

Kent Career Tech Center

Union - KIEA CTE Specialist

7 Hours Daily (FT) / 182 Days (Full School Year)

Summary

To assist in providing a well-organized and smoothly functioning class environment that reflects the actual work environment in which students can take full advantage of the adapted instructional program and the available resource material.

Job Qualifications

• Must have graduated from high school (Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 60 semester hours of college credit with a grade of "C" or better from an accredited college or university required (to be used for a Daily Substitute Permit).
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years (4,000 hours) of recent and relevant work experience in the health industry (to be used in for an Annual Career Authorization).
• Prefer to be a Registered or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work with culturally diverse student populations including special population students (economic and academic disadvantaged, special education, and Limited English Proficient students).
• Must possess excellent organizational skills, technology skills, be detail and team-oriented, and have excellent communication skills.
• Prefer to meet State and Federal certification requirements and be BLS CPR certified, or the ability to obtain certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with high school students in classroom, lab, or hands‑on learning environments
• Experience supporting diverse learners and varying ability levels
• Experience using data to support student success
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists instructors by maintaining and organizing classroom and lab supplies and equipment necessary for student learning.
• Demonstrates specific health care skills for students when individual instruction is required.
• Transports Health Careers students, when necessary, by bus on field trips or to work sites.
• Provides remedial and tutorial instruction, under the direction of the instructor, to students identified as needing additional help with the program’s content.
• Consults and meets with the instructional staff, Student Support Services Team, and the Language Support Team to ensure that the students receive appropriate support services.
• Monitors the special population students’ skill obtainment, work habits, and attendance and shares the student information with the Student Support Services Team.
• Supplements the instructor’s demonstration of the safe and proper use of the program’s tools, equipment, and machinery with students needing additional assistance.
• Assists the instructor in maintaining a safe learning environment and monitors student behavior to maximize learning in the lab, on the work site, and during field trips.
• Provides supplementary services to at‑risk students such as reading tests and assignments, notetaking, and the preparation of study guides.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional in‑service opportunities as provided by the Kent Career/Technical Center.
• Acts as a substitute instructor, when necessary, in programs where they have Annual Authorization.
• Assists other Student Support Services members and the instructors with the student visitation program including tours, cluster visits, and internships.
• Accepts additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director - Instruction/Principal or instructor.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Alternative requirements that may be appropriate and acceptable to the School Board may be considered. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Robust benefit package includes full medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous paid sick and personal days; State of Michigan School Employment retirement program; Kent ISD is a participating employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF/ SAVE plan) for eligible Federal student loans.

Please note, due to the large number of applications, we are unable to attend to e‑mail or telephone inquiries on application status.

Final Candidate Requirement

The final candidate for this position will be required (at their cost) to furnish Kent Intermediate School District with a current Michigan State Police and FBI criminal records LiveScan check prior to our recommendation to hire.

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth, or a related condition), age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. The Coordinator for Title IX, Section 504, the Age Discrimination Act and Title II is: Dave Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.66 to $24.94 Per Hour

Job Categories: Career and Technical Education > Allied Health

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

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Contact Information

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