Student Support Services Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional – Catholic Central High School – Grand Rapids, MI Start Date: 2026–2027 School Year Help lead our students to be bold, excellent, and holy. At Catholic Central, we believe a great Catholic education begins with the people who walk alongside students each day – supporting, encouraging, and helping them grow academically, socially, and spiritually. We are seeking a Paraprofessional who is compassionate, collaborative, and committed to helping all students thrive. This full-time position, beginning in the 2026–2027 school year, is rooted in our mission to develop servant leaders for a Christ-centered life. You’ll join a faculty and student body that are curious, collaborative, and eager to be challenged — a community where strong relationships and shared mission make this both a professional and vocational home. What You’ll Do -Provide academic and classroom support to students receiving Student Support Services accommodations -Work collaboratively with teachers, counselors, and support staff to implement student support plans -Assist students with organization, task completion, study strategies, and classroom engagement -Help foster an inclusive, supportive, and encouraging learning environment -Support students both academically and socially throughout the school day -Monitor student progress and communicate observations with the Student Support Services team -Assist with testing accommodations and other individualized student supports -Build positive relationships with students while encouraging independence, confidence, and self-advocacy -Contribute to the broader school community through collaboration and active involvement Who You Are -Passionate about supporting and advocating for students -Patient, organized, flexible, and relational in your approach -Able to work collaboratively as part of a team -Strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff -Experience working with adolescents or students with diverse learning needs preferred -Committed to supporting the mission and identity of Catholic Central -Practicing Catholic preferred Why Catholic Central -A mission-driven community focused on developing the whole person -Supportive colleagues who value teamwork and shared success -Engaged students who are eager to learn and grow -Opportunities to contribute beyond the classroom and make a lasting impact -A faith-filled environment centered on relationships, excellence, and service How to Apply Interested candidates should submit the following: -Application (https://dioceseofgrandrapids.na2.echosign.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhDoYSZRXzbTfjraFbPvLOP43xj2C6Bn8TQNaiGnKG8ZLDqTPOUG4f48LFInyCygMck*) -Resume -Letter of introduction -College transcripts (unofficial accepted) -Three professional references Send materials to: Jen Quint, Administrative Assistant Catholic Central High School 319 Sheldon Blvd. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Email: jenquint@grcatholiccentral.org