Educational Support Professional/ESP
Listed on 2026-07-02
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, School Counseling & Student Support
Location: Greenwald
Job Title
Provides support services to special education students as well as other general support in the classroom and school.
Various positions throughout the Grand Rapids Area School District for the fall of 2026, potentially including Grand Rapids, Cohasset, Bigfork, Early Childhood and Bus Support. All positions will be Special Education and/or Bus Support for Special Education students, Cross-Categorical/Multiple Disabilities. Schedule varies but will typically be around 6.25 hours per day on student days. Works student days; 167 days per year, plus training time, with full-time benefit eligibility for a full year of work.
STARTING WAGE: $18.13 - $20.94 per hour based on experience. Grand Rapids Area Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package. The district offers contributions toward medical insurance including a health savings account. The district offers paid time off including sick and personal leave. District paid life insurance is available. Retirement matching is available after three years of service. This position may qualify for unemployment benefits during the summer.
REQUIREMENT:
Either 60 college credits OR Para educator exam completion with a passing score. The Para educator exam is a basic skills exam in Reading, Writing and Math. (Contact Carrie in the HR office to schedule an appointment to take the exam, if needed- .) This position will be filled in accordance with the Educational Support Professional contract.
Contact:
Justin Sundquist, Special Services Director, jsundquist,
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