Bay-Arenac ISD Position Description
JOB TITLE: Instructional Support Staff
DEPARTMENT: Special Education
REPORTS TO: Special Education Supervisor
PREPARED BY: Becky Smith DATE: 06/22/2026 FTE: 1
APPROVED BY: Jennifer Grigg DATE: 06/22/2026
SUMMARY
Assists teacher in the classroom with daily instructional and non-instructional activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned by the administration.
· Follow directions of the certified staff and assist in the maintenance of a learning environment.
· Research the web for educational materials to be used in the classroom
· Read and be familiar with student, district, building and classroom procedures.
· Read and familiarize oneself with and maintain student confidentiality as prescribed in the Family
· Educational & Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability & Privacy Act (HIPAA)
· Complete the following as directed by the certified staff:
- Maintain student safety in all situations;
- Set up the classroom for the day;
- Engage in student activities to include assist students participate in activities in classroom and in other locales as needed;
- Transport students to and from classroom;
- Assist in transferring students to and from wheel chair, physically assist student to move about the classroom/building, positioning program;
- Position children in adaptive equipment/alternative seating;
- Perform/assist students with grooming, personal hygiene/toileting;
- Assist with meal preparation/feeding;
- Clean and disinfect classroom;
- Assist with maintenance of school and student equipment;
- Assist with group motor activities;
- Assist with redirection & intervention of student behaviors as needed;
- Assist transportation providers, loading and unloading students with special transportation devices;
- Collect and maintain student data in reports and charts used in assessing student growth;
- Complete required documentation, i.e., Medicaid billing, classroom data;
- Complete office duties such as filing, categorizing, laminating, etc.;
- Prepare bulletin boards and other materials for student use;
- Dispense medications, when required, per district procedures and with the approval and/or direction of certified staff.
· Work under numerous therapists in a variety of buildings and settings, provide unskilled therapy with students and supervise students while they are doing independent exercise programs.
· Participates in professional development and training programs deemed appropriate by and with the approval of the administration.
· Essential functions of the job are expected to be done onsite.
· Be present in buildings with regular and continued attendance and punctuality.
· Follow all Board Policies, Staff Handbook and Administrative Guidelines.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalent; two years of classroom instructional support experience, such as CPR, Behavior Management, First Aide, Universal Health process; ability to operate computers, and to utilize email and internet, and software applications.
In addition, Instructional Support Staff must meet one of the following three criteria to be considered highly qualified:
1. Complete at least 60 hours credit toward a college diploma; or
2. Obtain an associate’s (or higher) degree; or
3. Demonstrate, through a formal academic assessment test or obtain within six months of employment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics. Assessments include:
a. ETS Parapro Assessment
b. Work Keys
c. Michigan Test for Teacher Certification-Professional Readiness Exam (MTTC)
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Driver’s License required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, and students as directed by certified staff, and to administrators.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to interpret student data.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Self starter who has the ability to work with emotionally, physically and/or cognitively impaired students. Ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 45 pounds i.e., adaptive equipment and supplies, and at times, push/pull equipment up to 90 pounds. In some support positions, the employee must be able to lift and place students up to 90 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to bend at the trunk more than the average person. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision. The employee must be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is frequently exposed to infection at a greater risk than the average person. The employee must work with public and other staff, continuously meeting multiple demands from several people. Some support positions require in-home visits.
Policy Against Discrimination and Retaliation (Title II, Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504)
The District Board of Education complies with all federal, state and local statutes and laws prohibiting discrimination and retaliation and expressly prohibits unlawful discrimination or unlawful retaliation in any form. Specifically, Bay-Arenac ISD provides equal employment opportunity and treatment regardless of race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability, height, weight, or any other orientation status protected by federal, state or local law.
Grievance Procedure: If any person believes the Bay-Arenac ISD or any part of the school organization is in some way discriminating on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap or disability, height, weight, marital status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, in providing instructional opportunities, job placement assistance, employment practices, policies governing student conduct and attendance, or in any other services provided by the Bay-Arenac ISD, he/she may bring forward a complaint which shall be referred to as a grievance, to the Bay-Arenac ISD Civil Rights Coordinator at the following address: Jennifer Grigg, Director of Human Resources, Civil Rights Coordinator, Bay-Arenac ISD, 4228 Two Mile Road, Bay City, MI 48706, 989-667-3230.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.95 - $22.35 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
