Special Education Assistant - MICI (Middle School)

Cedar Springs Public Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Special Education Assistant assigned to our Middle School MICI classroom.  This is a paraprofessional position which provides support to the instructional program with specific responsibility for assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior; providing information to appropriate school personnel.  This is a full-time, school year position (Approximately 33 hours per week) which comes with single subscriber health benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School graduate
• Current CPR Certification or willing to obtain CPR certificate
• CPI training
• Evidence of skills with behavior management
• Demonstrates dependability and promptness
• Understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward elementary students
• Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationship with students, staff, parents and the general public with the understanding that confidentiality should be exhibited

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal

START DATE: August 24, 2026

WHO ARE WE?

Cedar Springs Public Schools is a Preschool through 12th-grade public school consisting of over 3,000 students and nearly 400 employees.  We are located within the city limits of Cedar Springs, Michigan in Kent County. Cedar Springs Public Schools is one of 20 member public school districts within the Kent Intermediate School District (KISD). We are unique in that our schools are all located within a single campus setting with the exception of the Middle School which is located 1 mile south of the main campus. The setting is secure, picturesque, and allows easy access for families participating in activities for more than one child.

Our exemplary educational system is a result of the collaborative efforts of parents, students, school and community. Together, we are providing opportunities for students to reach their full potential by providing a well-rounded educational experience. WE are RED HAWKS!

DISTRIBUTION: Internal/External

APPLICATIONS: Submit an application, cover letter and resume by clicking here.  NO HARD COPY APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED/REVIEWED VIA MAIL OR HAND DELIVERY.

Salary : $17 - $21