Paraprofessional

Grandville Public School District; Grandville (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Grandville Public Schools is seeking an Inclusion Paraprofessional to support the classroom teacher and students at Central Elementary during the 2025-2026 school year. The part-time role covers 2.75 hours daily on student days, with duties focused on reinforcing material, following lesson plans, and fostering a positive, well-behaved learning environment.

The paraprofessional will work closely with teachers and staff, maintain confidentiality, and participate in inservice activities.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or an Associate’s degree.
• MTTC basic skills test or WorkKeys required.

Responsibilities

• Works independently with the student individually or in small groups to reinforce material initially introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Instructs students in basic subject matter specified in teacher provided written lesson plans.
• Develops a relationship with students that is sensitive, supportive, motivating and professional.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Develops and maintains positive collaborative relationships with school personnel.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of appropriate instructional and evaluation materials.
• Maintains high level of ethical behavior, including confidentiality of information about students.
• Participates and becomes involved in building activities, inservice programs, and other activities as assigned by the teacher, principal.
• Exhibits positive personal characteristics.
• Provides appropriate discipline in keeping with the discipline policy/procedure established by the classroom teacher.
• Initiates and implements the teacher’s daily lesson plan for the student with minimal direction.
• Communicates effectively in written and verbal interactions with students.
• Is flexible with student learning and behavior difficulties, and any changes in student schedules.
• Presents learning activities in a fun and enthusiastic manner.
• Keeps in perspective that the teacher is responsible for developing the instructional plans for the classroom and all communications with parents and other staff about student performance, academically and behaviorally unless otherwise directed.
• Is dependable and on time in regard to daily schedule and routine.
• Completes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by classroom teacher.

Skills

Independent working

Student support

Behavior management

Communication

Classroom support

Education

Two years of college or Associate’s degree

MTTC basic skills test

WorkKeys

Job description

Inclusion Paraprofessional

Central Elementary

2.75hours daily

Student days only

2025-2026 School Year

Preferred Requirements for all positions

Two years of college or Associate’s (or higher) degree or

Confirmation of passing the MTTC basic skills test or WorkKeys.

SUMMARY

Provide assistance and support to the classroom teacher and students.

RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned)

• Works independently with the student individually or in small groups to reinforce material initially introduced by the classroom teacher.
• Instructs students in basic subject matter specified in teacher provided written lesson plans.
• Develops a relationship with students that is sensitive, supportive, motivating and professional.
• Encourages students to set and maintain high standards of classroom behavior.
• Develops and maintains positive collaborative relationships with school personnel.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of appropriate instructional and evaluation materials.
• Maintains high level of ethical behavior, including confidentiality of information about students.
• Participates and becomes involved in building activities, inservice programs, and other activities as assigned by the teacher, principal.
• Exhibits positive personal characteristics.
• Provides appropriate discipline in keeping with the discipline policy/procedure established by the classroom teacher.
• Initiates and implements the teacher’s daily lesson plan for the student with minimal direction.
• Communicates effectively in written and verbal interactions with students.
• Is flexible with student learning and behavior difficulties, and any changes in student schedules.
• Presents learning activities in a fun and enthusiastic manner.
• Keeps in perspective that the teacher is responsible for developing the instructional plans for the classroom and all communications with parents and other staff about student performance, academically and behaviorally unless otherwise directed.
• Is dependable and on time in regard to daily schedule and routine.
• Completes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by classroom teacher.

Please direct questions to:

John Philo

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

Grandville Public Schools

3839 Prairie SW

Grandville, Michigan 49418

Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Visit us on the web at: www.gpsbulldogs.org

Grandville Public Schools is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is our expressed policy that no person shall be unlawfully excluded from participation, be denied benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, including sexual orientation or transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, handicap/disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its activities or programs as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504.

Any person believing that the Grandville Public School District or any part of the school organization has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of (1) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (2) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, (3) Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (4) Title II of the Americans with Disability Act (as amended), and (5) the Age Discrimination in Employment Act may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance, to John Philo, the local Coordinator at the following address: 3839 Prairie SW, Grandville, MI 49418. Phone [phone].