DSISD Wonders GSRP Student Support​/Instructional Aide; Pool

DSISD Small Wonders GSRP Student Support/Instructional Aide (Pool)

Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District – Delta‑Schoolcraft ISD Learning Center, Escanaba, Michigan.

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Jul 31, 2026 3:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted:
  Jul 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  August 24, 2026
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled
• Position Type:
  Support Staff
• Building(s): DSISD Main Campus, Satellite Locations, & Learning Center

Description: Small Wonders GSRP Student Support Aide / Instructional Aide (Pool)

Length of

Contract:

6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week – includes scheduling details.

Responsible To: Early Childhood Director & Supervisor of Learning Center & Satellite Locations

• Meet the standards for highly qualified paraprofessionals as defined by MDE: high school graduate with at least two years of study at a higher‑education institution (60 semester hours), or an associate’s degree (or higher), or meet the rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of an approved formal state academic assessment in the following areas: knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading, writing, and mathematics;
  
  or knowledge of, and the ability to assist in, instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
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• High school graduate or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) years of successful experience as an aide in a daycare training program or a trainable classroom or equivalent experience and be recommended by an administrator who has supervised the work of the aide for at least one year.
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• Possess a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Preferred:
  Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, or a valid CDA Credential.
• Required:
  
  Michigan Child Care Background Check Consent and Disclosure, fingerprint clearance through LARA, clearance through the Public Sex Offender Registry (PSOR), a signed abuse and neglect statement on file, and an active Mi Registry account and membership. DSISD can provide assistance with these requirements if not already established before employment.

Small Wonders GSRP Student Support Aide

• Implement IEP accommodations as detailed in the IEP.
• Review and practice lessons previously introduced by the verified teacher to reinforce instruction.
• Prepare and organize specialized learning tools, sensory materials, or simplified worksheets under teacher guidance to modify and/or adapt materials.
• Assist the student with organizing materials, managing time, and transitioning smoothly between activities.
• Consistently apply approved proactive strategies as outlined in the behavior management system or intervention plan.
• Employ crisis prevention and de‑escalation techniques to manage aggressive, disruptive, or self‑injurious behaviors safely.
• Accurately log behavioral data, academic progress, and sensory breaks using charts or digital tracking tools required by the IEP team.
• Provide close proximity supervision during transition times, recess, and lunch, to prevent behavioral incidents.
• Assist in activities of daily living, including toileting, diapering, feeding, changing clothes, and personal hygiene.
• Assist with transfers, guide the student safely through the learning space, and support the proper use of adaptive physical equipment.
• Monitor the student for specific health indicators and follow the emergency medical protocols trained by the school staff.
• Ensure the student’s assistive technology is charged, functional, and actively utilized throughout the day.
• Coach the student through social scenarios, turn‑taking, and cooperative play during learning times to foster meaningful inclusion.
• Use picture exchange systems or visual schedules to communicate effectively based on the student’s primary language mode.
• Adhere strictly to FERPA and IDEA regulations regarding the privacy of the student’s records and diagnoses.
• Provide regular feedback to the supervising teacher regarding what strategies are working or not to support the completion of the IEP and daily appropriate support for the student.
• All other support as outlined in the IEP per…