What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Special Education Assistant position at Jenison Public Schools?
- Physical ability to perform CPI
- Ability to independently implement complex behavior plans.
- Ability to provide behavior supports calmly and effectively.
- Ability to problem solve and adapt quickly in a changing environment.
- Work under the supervision of the supervising teacher or administrator.
- Assist in presentation of lessons.
- Assist in implementing behavior plans (ie. document behavior on point sheet).
- Assist/monitor students for morning and afternoon arrival and departure.
- Provide support and accommodations in general education classroom and specials as specified in the IEP.
- Assist students in group setting by fostering independence.
- Potentially assist with hygiene needs of students (ie. toileting, transferring, feminine needs, etc.)
- Assist in any other miscellaneous functions as required by building administrator.
- Ability to manage multiple transitions of students and materials between classrooms on a daily basis.
- Flexibility with a changing schedule.
- Assist in the maintenance of equipment and materials used by student.
- Assist with keeping records and files.
- Accompany teacher and/or students on field trips.
- Building assignment may change based on priority of student needs in district.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Interview process may be required.
JobID: 2326
Position Type:
Support Staff/Assistant
Support Staff/Assistant
Date Posted:
7/13/2026
7/13/2026
Location:
District
District
Closing Date:
until filled
until filled
District Special Education Assistant - 29.75 hours/week Class I
Jenison Secretarial and Paraprofessional Unit Position
Qualifications:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Tests administered:
Internal Candidates- Please apply in writing to the Assistant Superintendent
External Candidates- Please apply on www.jpsonline.org using Frontline Applitrack
Terms of Employment: Number of days, salary or hourly rate of pay and benefits shall be established by the Master Contract and/or the Board of Education.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, 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. The District's Nondiscrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy and Grievance Procedures are listed within Board Policy.
Terms of Employment: Number of days, salary or hourly rate of pay and benefits shall be established by the Master Contract and/or the Board of Education.
Notice of Nondiscrimination
The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sex, 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. The District's Nondiscrimination, Anti-Harassment, and Non-Retaliation Policy and Grievance Procedures are listed within Board Policy.