Special Education Aide- ASD

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

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 : 5655676

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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