Instructional Support Specialist (paraprofessional) Lincoln School

Kent Intermediate School District; Grand Rapids Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Intermediate School District invites applications for an Instructional Support Specialist at Lincoln School in Grand Rapids, MI.

This paraprofessional role supports students under the supervision of classroom teachers and special education staff, following IEP goals and behavior plans.

Qualifications

• Must meet requirements for supporting students with IEPs and behavior plans.
• Ability to monitor progress and maintain records.
• Willingness to work under supervision of Lincoln School staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in educational and social development of students.
• Implement and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Support students inside and outside the classroom to participate in activities.
• Coordinate with speech, social work, OT/PT staff.
• Maintain student records and assist with data collection in PowerSchool.

Skills

Dependability

Behavior management

Team collaboration

Patience

Student confidentiality

Education

Two years college coursework

Associate degree or higher

High school diploma

BA degree preferred

Job description

Instructional Support Specialist (paraprofessional) Lincoln School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5916955

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Instructional Support Specialist – Lincoln School

Classification: KISSA

Reports to and

Evaluated By: Principal/Administrator of Lincoln School

Terms of

Employment: 182 day position subject to all rules and regulations covering classified personnel. (7.25 hours per day)

Positions

Supervised: None

BROAD STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Support Specialists work under the overall supervisor of the Principal/Administrator of the buildings with direct supervision provided by the special education teacher. Instructional Support Specialists provide direct instructional support alongside the classroom teacher in the areas determined by students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEP). Duties will vary depending upon the age of students served as well as the nature and severity of the students’ disabilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teachers.
• Assist in the implementation of Individualized Education Programs for the students and monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with related services staff, such as speech language pathologists, school social workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists, etc.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
• Support the management of challenging behaviors.
• Provide assistance with feeding and toileting.
• Assist students with medical needs including, but not limited to, Diastat and CPR.
• Supervise students in both a classroom and community setting.
• Collect and report data through special education student management system (PowerSchool Special Education).
• Assist in the making of instructional materials for the students.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must meet one of the following:
• Completed at least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education OR
• Obtained an associate’s or higher degree OR
• High school graduate
• BA degree preferred.
• Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain CPR certificates and CPI training.
• Demonstrated dependability and promptness.
• Evidence of skills with behavior management.
• Understanding, patient, warm, and receptive attitude toward students.
• Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students on an independent basis.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationship with students, staff, parents, and the general public while maintaining student confidentiality.
• Must be able to lift 40-60 lbs.
• Chauffeur license required (or willingness to obtain) with clean driving record.
• Must pass criminal background check as required by School Safety Legislation.
• Willingness to work as part of a team of professionals.

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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.06 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dave Rogers , Asst. Superintendent HR
• 2930 Knapp St. NE
• Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]