Instructional Assistant

FRUITPORT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO EMPLOY

DEPARTMENT: Special Education

LOCATION: Beach Elementary

POSITION: Instructional Assistant

7 hours/day (5.5 hours/day on delayed start Wednesdays)

QUALIFICATIONS:

● High school diploma or equivalent required.

● Associates Degree or successful completion of the WorkKeys Assessment.

● Experience with children with disabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Assist students with daily living skills, including but not limited to: eating, personal hygiene, toileting,

communication, mobility, and any other healthcare needs.

● Ability to lift and/or support the physical transfer of students.

● Carry out instructional plans of the teacher with individual children or small groups.

● Supervise children getting on and off the bus, in hallways, on community outings, and in special

activities in and outside of the school building.

● Assist with any necessary data collection or documentation.

● Ability to carry out plans developed by the teacher, occupational therapist, speech and language

pathologist or other professionals involved.

● Perform other duties as assigned by the building principal or special education supervisor.

● Knowledge of and ability to implement Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports.

DAYS/HOURS: Monday – Friday, start and end time TBD

Internal candidates interested in applying for this position may do so by sending a letter of interest to Kathrine

Houseman, khouseman@fruitportschools.net 3255 E. Pontaluna Rd, Fruitport, MI 49415.

External candidates may apply electronically by clicking the “Employment” link under the Departments tab on

our district website www.fruitportschools.net.

DATE OF POSTING: March 7, 2025

DATE POSTING ENDS: Until Filled

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation

and transgender identity), disability, age, height, weight, marital or family status, religion, military status ancestry, genetic

information or any other legally protected category (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.