What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secretary/Paraprofessional - Elementary ASD Assistant position at Jenison Public Schools?
- Physical ability to perform CPI
- Physical ability to lift/transfer students
- Ability to follow lesson plans with individual or small groups.
- Ability to provide behavior supports calmly and effectively.
- Ability to problem solve and adapt quickly in a changing environment.
- Ability to do multiple outdoor recess duties a day.
- Work under the supervision of the teacher of the categorical program.
- Lead a reading, writing, and math group.
- Assist in presentation of lessons.
- Assist in implementing/monitoring behavior plans. 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 the cafeteria by fostering independence with eating, time management, and serving food (daily).
- Assist with hygiene needs of students (ie. toileting, transferring, diapering, etc.)
- Monitor and provide social support/discipline during outdoor recess.
- 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.
- Prepare rooms and materials for daily activities.
- Assist in making materials for the classroom.
- Assist in the maintenance of equipment and materials used in the classroom.
- Keep track of supplies and assist in the ordering of the same.
- Assist with keeping records and files.
- Accompany teacher and/or students on field trips.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
- Interview process may be required.
Internal Candidates-Please apply in writing to the Assistant SuperintendentExternal Candidates- Please apply online at www.jpsonline.org using Frontline Applitrack
JobID: 2325
Position Type:
Support Staff/Assistant
Support Staff/Assistant
Date Posted:
7/13/2026
7/13/2026
Location:
Bursley Elementary
Bursley Elementary
Elementary ASD Assistant - Bursley Elementary
Jenison Secretarial and Paraprofessional Unit Position
Special Education Assistant (ASD)
Class II ASD - 29.75 hours/week
School year employment
Qualifications:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Tests administered:
Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated by building principal or designated evaluator.
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.
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