Special Education Aide- Resource Programming

Young World Physical Education; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Special Education Aide in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This full-time role involves supporting scholars with disabilities in a variety of educational settings, including participating in lessons, assisting with transportation, and maintaining a safe learning environment. Candidates should have at least 60 college credits or an associate's degree, with a preference for a bachelor's degree. The position offers a pay of $18.04 per hour, with responsibilities emphasizing teamwork and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Completed education in relevant field.
• Able to physically assist and transport students.
• Skilled in various communication methods.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing quality educational support for scholars with disabilities.
• Participate in planning and implementing educational strategies.
• Transport and supervise students during various activities.

Skills

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to supervise scholars for safety

Ability to work in a diverse environment

Dependable attendance and punctuality

Ability to deal tactfully with parents and staff

Education

Completed a minimum of 60 college credits

Obtained an associate's or higher degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Special Education Aide - Resource Programming

Grand Rapids Public Schools Sherwood Park Global Studies Academy (PreK-6) - Grand Rapids, Michigan

Job ID: 5655630

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.04 Per Hour

Job Description

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

• 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 as determined by the building administration or assigned teacher.
• Present lessons, assist in instruction of information and concepts, select and prepare materials, and establish reward systems as determined by the teacher.
• Assist with transportation loading and unloading of buses and city transportation.
• Transport small numbers of scholars to activities in school vehicles when necessary.
• Inform the 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 with the medical, adaptive daily living, and self-care needs of scholars, including 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 supervision.
• Assist in behavioral, academic, and vocational interventions as needed.
• Perform record keeping and organizational tasks such as attendance, food service records, behavior plan charting, cumulative files, Medicaid billing for personal care services, and community-based information.
• Interact with co‑workers, administration, scholars, parents, and the community in a professional, supportive, and cooperative manner.
• Serve as a positive role model.
• Assist in arranging and managing the physical setting to be conducive to learning.
• Assist with 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:

• 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 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: Stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear. Occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds. Require close and distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

Work Environment: Usually moderate noise level. Mostly indoors with required outdoor activities. Directly responsible for the safety, well‑being, and work output of scholars.

Mental Functions: Compare, analyze, communicate orally and in writing, copy, coordinate, instruct, compute, synthesize, evaluate, and use interpersonal skills.

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 [phone] or [e-mail].

Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]