Instructional Paraprofessional

Forest-Hills-Public-School; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Forest Hills Public School District's Orchard View Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional to support K-6 students under teachers' supervision. The role focuses on reading and mathematics intervention as directed by the principal or certified staff.

The position is part-time (5.9 hours/day, 29.5 hours/week) with a starting date of August 26, 2026 and a pay grade of $17.51 per hour, requiring teamwork, organization, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• 60 college credit hours or equivalent.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree or Workkeys certification.
• Team-oriented with strong communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-classroom instructional support for K-6 students.
• Provide outside-classroom instructional support in reading and writing for K-6 students.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of students, schools, teachers and classrooms.
• Assist classroom teachers with the administration of district and state assessments.
• Observe, document, and communicate student progress as requested.
• Attend staff data meetings, professional learning, or training as requested.
• Complete required activity logs and/or other documentation as required.
• Consistent and reliable attendance.

Skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Communication

Recordkeeping

Education

60 college credits

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Job description

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This job is also posted in Forest Hills Public School District Job Board , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5897748

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 26, 2026

Job Description

Instructional Paraprofessional

Orchard View

Reports To: Building Principal

Pay Grade: Grade 3, Step 1, $17.51 per hour

Schedule: 5.9 hours per day / 29.5 hours per week / 5 days per week / School year position

Job Summary: The Instructional Paraprofessional is responsible for working as a team member in providing a quality educational programming for students. The Instructional Paraprofessional will provide instructional support in English language arts or mathematics for K-6 students as directed by the principal, the Supervisor of Student Support Systems, or certified general education teachers.

Requirements

• 60 college credit hours, an Associate's or Bachelor's degree; or Workkeys certification
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent organizational, communication, and recordkeeping skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with elementary school age youth
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to different instructional environments including in-person 1:1 and independent small group
• Experience with reading or mathematics intervention support
• Familiarity with instructional technology and online learning software

Essential Job Functions

• Provide in-classroom instructional support for K-6 students under the direct supervision of the students’ general education certified teacher(s)
• Provide outside-classroom instructional support in reading and writing for K-6 students under the direct supervision of the students’ general education certified teacher(s) using district approved evidence-based resources
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of students, schools, teachers and classrooms
• Assist classroom teachers with the administration of district and state assessments
• Observe, document, and communicate student progress as requested
• Attend staff data meetings, professional learning, or training as requested
• Complete required activity logs and/or other documentation as required
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned and allowable under state or federal grant as applicable

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust/focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud to moderate. Work may be performed indoors and/or outdoors. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

Mental Functions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to compare, analyze, communicate both orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile and negotiate.

Evaluation

In accordance with the Administrative Support Staff Agreement

Terms of Employment

The employee will remain free of any alcohol or drugs throughout his/her employment with the district as outlined in Board Policy #4210.

The Forest Hills Public SchoolDistrictdoes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.51 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Kayla Bruley
• 620 Forest Hill Ave SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]