General Education Instructional Assistant
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Assistant, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Fruitport Community Schools
Notice of Intent to Employ
Department:
General Education
Location:
Beach and Edgewood
Position:
Instructional Assistant Classroom
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associates Degree or successful completion of the Work Keys Assessment.
- Experience with children with disabilities.
Responsibilities:
- Implement evidence based academic and/or behavioral interventions to students with disabilities with guidance from principal
- Carry out instructional plans of the teacher with individual children or small groups.
- Participate in training and coaching as needed to perform academic interventions with fidelity.
- Supervise children getting on and off the bus, in hallways, on community outings, and in special activities in and outside of the school building.
- Assist with any necessary data collection or documentation.
- Ability to carry out plans developed by the teacher, occupational therapist, speech and language pathologist or other professionals involved.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or special education supervisor.
- Knowledge of and ability to implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.
Days/
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 33.5 hours a week
Internal candidates interested in applying for this position may do so by emailing a letter of interest to ESU Special Education Director, Olivia Zienert.
External candidates may apply electronically by clicking on the Employment link under the Department tab on our district website at
Fruitport Community Schools | 3255 East Pontaluna Rd. | Fruitport, MI 49415 |
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, military service, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment.
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