Instructional Paraprofessional

Orchard View Elementary; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Orchard View Elementary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is seeking an Instructional Paraprofessional to support K-6 students under certified teachers. The role involves in-classroom and reading/writing interventions, with emphasis on confidentiality and data-driven progress reports.

The ideal candidate has 60 college credits or an equivalent degree or Workkeys and demonstrates strong organization, communication, and team collaboration skills. Part-time position with daily hours during the school year.

Qualifications

• Must have 60 college credit hours or degree or Workkeys certification.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Strong organizational, communication, and recordkeeping skills.
• Familiarity with instructional technology and online learning software.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-classroom instructional support for K-6 students under teachers' supervision.
• Assist with reading and writing interventions for K-6 students.
• Maintain confidentiality of students, schools, teachers and classrooms.
• Assist with district and state assessments.
• Observe and communicate student progress to teachers.
• Attend staff data meetings and trainings.
• Complete required logs and documentation.
• Maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Organization

Communication

Recordkeeping

Education

College credits / degree or Workkeys

Tools

Instructional technology

Job description

Forest Hills Public School District Orchard View Elementary - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Instructional Paraprofessional

Forest Hills Public School District Orchard View Elementary - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5861621
Application Deadline: Aug 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 30, 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

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