Special Education Aide- 1:1

Young World Physical Education

Grand Rapids (MI)

On-site

USD 16,236 - 19,844

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Special Education Aide- 1:1 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The aide will provide support to scholars with disabilities through various educational activities and responsibilities.

This full-time position requires participation in planning educational programs and providing assistance with daily living needs. Effective communication skills and a supportive attitude are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

Must have completed a minimum of 60 college credits or obtained an associate’s or higher degree.
Ability to deal with confidential information appropriately.
Must have effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in providing quality educational programs for scholars with disabilities.
Participate in planning and implementing strategies for behavioral management.
Assist with transportation and daily living needs of scholars.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to work well with others

Ability to supervise scholars

Capable of safely restraining scholars

Education

Completed a minimum of 60 college credits

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

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Special Education Aide- 1:1

This job is also posted in Grand Rapids Public School District, and Kent ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5720635

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

GRPS MISSION: Our mission is to ensure that all scholars are educated, self-directed and productive members of society.

Special Education Aide- 1:1

Department: Special Education

Bargaining Unit: Union of Grand Rapids Education Support Professional (UGRESP)

Wage: Determine by the collective bargaining agreement

Direct Supervisor: Principal

JOB SUMMARY: The Special Education Aide is responsible for working as a team member in providing a quality educational program for scholars with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies for individual and group behavioral management, academic or transitioning goals.
Actively participate in building activities, meetings, conferences, IEPs, swimming or pool activities, lunch, community-based instruction, or activities, etc. as determined by the building administration, or assigned certified teacher.
Present lessons, assist in instruction of information and concepts, selection and preparation of materials, establishment of reward systems, as determined by the certified teacher.
Assist with transportation-loading and unloading of buses, city transportation.
Transport small numbers of scholars to activities in school vehicles when necessary.
Inform the certified teacher of any specific needs or concerns regarding the scholars.
Follow through with suggestions by related service providers as directed by the teacher.
Assist in implementing a community based functional instructional program.
Assist in the medical, adaptive daily living, and self-care needs of scholars which could include assisting scholars with eating, hygiene, toileting, and diapering.
Lift and transfer scholars as needed.
Assist in preparing scholars for pool activities and assist in the pool with scholars under WSI supervision.
Assist in behavioral/academic/vocational interventions as needed.
Perform record keeping and organizational tasks as appropriate such as: attendance, food service records, behavior plan charting, cumulative files, Medicaid billing for personal care services, information sent home, community-based information, etc.
Interact with co-workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in professional, supportive, and cooperative ways.
Serve as a positive role model.
Assist in arranging and managing the physical setting so that it is conducive to learning.
Assist with the school day activities such as before and after-school supervision, lunch and recess and bus loading and unloading supervision, to ensure the safety of all scholars.
Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience:

Must have:
Completed a minimum of 60 college credits earned: or
Obtained an associate’s or higher degree; or
Obtained a passing score on an MDE approved ETS Paraprofessional assessment.

Preferred Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.
Must be capable of safely and appropriately restraining scholars, when necessary, in accordance with approved protocols.
Must be able to enter and participate in swimming and/or pool activities with students.
Must be able to provide supervision during field trips, activities, and while transporting students.
Must be able to physically push wheelchairs and assist with lifting and transferring students.
Ability to supervise scholars (observe, listen, assess, react) as needed to ensure a safe environment.
Consistently demonstrate dependable attendance and punctuality.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to deal with parents, public, and staff members in a tactful and courteous manner.
Ability to work with confidential information.
Ability to work in a diverse environment.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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, and 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is performed indoors although there will be required outdoor activities. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of scholars.

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.

Non-Discrimination

The Grand Rapids Public Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at 616-819-2022 or humanresources@grps.org.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.04 Per Hour

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