Instructional Support (1-on-1)

Kelloggsville Middle School; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelloggsville Middle School in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking an Instructional Support (1-on-1) paraeducator for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time role (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week) supports instruction, maintains a positive classroom environment, and fosters strong relationships with students and families.

Qualifications include 60 semester hours (preferred) and bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High level of organizational skills.
• Ability to support instruction within the classroom.
• Create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Knowledge and awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment.

Responsibilities

• Support instruction within the classroom.
• Create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with students.
• Communicate ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Relate and work effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural community.

Skills

Organizational skills

Classroom support

Communication

Multicultural communication

Education

60 Semester hours

HS/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Kelloggsville Public Schools Kelloggsville Middle School - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Instructional Support (1-on-1)

Kelloggsville Public Schools Kelloggsville Middle School - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kelloggsville Public Schools , and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5905019
Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Kelloggsville Middle School

2026-27 School Year

8 Hrs Day/40 Hrs Week

Qualifications: 60 Semester hours, preferred.
Bilingual skills are preferred.

Duties/Skills/Qualifications:

• High level of organizational skills.
• Ability to support instruction within the classroom.
• Create and maintain a positive and safe learning environment for all students.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Knowledge and awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Knowledge and awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Compensation/Working Conditions: Per Auxiliary Services Group Agreement

We are committed to hiring talented employees to enhance the district's stance and focus on equity and inclusion for all students, employees, parents, and community members of Kelloggsville.

Kelloggsville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally prohibited basis in its employment decisions or the provision of services.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.

Contact Information

• Eric Alcorn
• 242 52nd St SE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]