Educational Support Professional / ESP

BASIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides support services to special education students as well as other general support in the classroom and school.
See attached job description for more information.

Various positions throughout the Grand Rapids Area School District including East Rapids Elementary, Grand Rapids High School, Itaskin Education Center, and Robert J Elkington Middle School

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; 171 days per year, plus training time, with full-time beneift eligibility for a full year of work.

STARTING WAGE:
17.63-18.76 per hour
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. 

REQUIREMENT:
Either 60 college credits OR Paraeducator assessment completion with a passing scores. 
The Paraeducator Assessment 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- 218-327-5727.) 

This position will be filled in accordance with the Educational Support Professional contract.

Contact:  Justin Sundquist, Special Services Director, jsundquist@isd318.org, 218-327-5705

Apply online at www.isd318.org  (Departments | Human Resources | Employment Opportunities)
Equal Opportunity Employer