Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional Grandville Public School District Oakestown Intermediate - Grandville, Michigan This job is also posted in Grandville Public School District, and Kent ISD Job Details

Job ID:

5602828

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Mar 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description In accordance with the Master Agreement, written notice is hereby given for the following anticipated vacancy. Current employees, as well as external candidates, should apply on-line within seven (7) business days of the posting date. Go to the Grandville Public School website and click on the "application information" link found on the Human Resources Department page or go to www.gpsbulldogs.org Building/Playground Paraprofessional (29 hours a week) 24 hours weekly, 4.8 hours/day Playground Supervisor 5 hours weekly, 1 hour/day Oakestown Intermediate Student days only 2025-2026 School Year

SUMMARY:

Provide assistance and support to the classroom teacher and students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associates degree or two years of college (60 semester hours) from approved institution of higher education or confirmation of passing the MTTC basic skills test. Ability to read and interpret documents and procedural manuals. Must possess good oral and written communication skills. Ability to calculate mathematical figures. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and/or oral form. Ability to do problem solving. Must show a positive attitude and willingness to help others. Must show flexibility with a variety of daily tasks and interruptions. Ability to prioritize issues and respond professionally and appropriately using sound judgment. Maintain an effective relationship with the staff to establish a team-orientated environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

Clean, organize and straighten instructional and student materials Assist lead teacher with instruction and supervision of student activities in the classroom and outside of the classroom Model positive behavior Read test and assignment to students and possibly reread the material so students have a clear understanding and remember what is being asked of them Assist student with note taking Plan and organize the PBIS activities to meet intervention needs for a variety of grade levels Assess student performance through anecdotal notes, student conference and checklists then communicate progress to classroom teachers Employ kinesthetic, visual and auditory approaches to make learning for students interactive and interesting Transfer materials, i.e. books, paper, etc. to different group locations Other duties as assigned Please direct questions to: John Philo Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Grandville Public Schools 3839 Prairie SW Grandville, Michigan 49418

Phone:

616.254.6589

Fax:

616.254.6580

Email:

jphilo@gpsbulldogs.org 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 (616) 254-6589.

Position Type:

Part-Time