Instructional Assistant MOCI Classrooms

Fruitport-Community-Schools; Fruitport Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruitport Community Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant for MOCI Classrooms at Beach Elementary. The role supports students with disabilities, assisting daily living skills and classroom activities under supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and either an Associate’s degree or completion of the WorkKeys assessment. The position involves lifting and supervising students on buses and during outings.

Qualifications

• Assist students with daily living skills and healthcare needs.
• Ability to lift and transfer students safely.
• Carry out plans under teacher/therapist guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with daily living skills, including eating, hygiene, toileting, communication, mobility.
• Assist with physical transfer of students.
• Carry out instructional plans for individuals or small groups.
• Supervise students during buses, hallways, and community outings.
• Assist with data collection or documentation.
• Follow plans from teachers and professionals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by administration.
• Support Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

Skills

Assisting students daily living skills

Mobility support

Behavioral support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or WorkKeys

Job description

FRUITPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO EMPLOY

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

LOCATION: Beach Elementary

POSITION: Instructional Assistant MOCI Classrooms

DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday, 36 hours a week

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree or successful completion of the WorkKeys Assessment.
• Experience with children with disabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist students with daily living skills, including but not limited to: eating, personal hygiene, toileting, communication, mobility, and any other healthcare needs.
• Ability to lift and/or support with the physical transfer of students.
• Carry out instructional plans of the teacher with individual children or small groups.
• Supervise children getting on and off the bus, in hallways, on community outings, and in special activities in and outside of the school building.
• Assist with any necessary data collection or documentation.
• Ability to carry out plans developed by the teacher, occupational therapist, speech and language pathologist or other professionals involved.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or special education supervisor.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

DATE OF POSTING: October 21, 2026

DATE POSTING ENDS: Until filled

Fruitport Community Schools | 3255 East Pontaluna Rd. | Fruitport, MI 49415 | 231-865-4001

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, 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.