Special Education Aide- ASD

Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy (PreK-8); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GRAND RAPIDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy (PreK-8) in Grand Rapids, Michigan seeks a Special Education Aide (ASD) to support scholars with disabilities. The position is within the Special Education department and reports to the Principal.

Wage is determined by the collective bargaining agreement. The aide will work as a team member to provide a quality educational program, participate in planning and implementing behavioral management strategies, assist in

Qualifications

• Provide quality educational program for scholars with disabilities.
• Regular on-time in-person attendance.
• Ability to support individuals and groups in behavioral management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of strategies for behavioral management and goals.
• Attend building activities, meetings, conferences, IEPs, swimming or pool activities, lunch, community-based instruction.
• Present lessons, assist in instruction, select and prepare materials, establish reward systems.

Skills

Behavior management

IEP participation

Team collaboration

Instructional support

Job description

Grand Rapids Public Schools Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy (PreK-8) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Special Education Aide- ASD

Grand Rapids Public Schools Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Academy (PreK-8) - Grand Rapids, Michigan Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5655676

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 24, 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- ASD

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