Instructional Assistant - Transitions Program (Part-Time)

Position Type:
Support Staff/Instructional Assistant
Date Posted:
8/7/2026
Location:
Holland Middle School
Date Available:
08/21/2026
Closing Date:
Until filled
Holland Public Schools is located in Holland, Michigan. The district has four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school and has an enrollment of approximately 3000 students. We offer a dual language immersion program in Spanish in grades K-8. Holland Public Schools has a diverse student population with approximately 47% Latinx, 9% Black, 6% Multiracial, 3 % Asian and 35% White and approximately 64% free and reduced lunch.
Holland is located on the shores of Lake Michigan with an inlet lake, Lake Macatawa. You will love the outdoor activities, the diverse community, and be able to create the lifestyle you choose. Holland provides a small-town charm and big-city amenities. Attend our world-famous Tulip Time Festival, visit one of our neighborhood art fairs, or watch a brilliant sunset over Lake Michigan. No matter what your interests are, you won't be disappointed!
Title: Instructional Assistant - Transitions Program (Part-Time)
Location: Holland Middle School
Terms: School-Year/ Part-Time (29 hours/ week)
Hours: TBD (daily schedule)
Compensation: $17.83 - $21.52/ hour (IA - Level 2)
APPLICANTS: Holland Public Schools encourages applications from historically underrepresented populations, women, and persons with disabilities.
OVERVIEW: Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to provide support for students with emotional impairments within special education and general education classroom spaces. Assist in collecting student data and implementing positive behavior support plans. Provide one on one or small group academic support and instruction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Position works with other team members including special education teacher and school social worker.
• CPI certification required.
• Collaboratively support student behavior needs.
• Be available to help carry out behavior plans and meet needs of individual students as needs arise.
• Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional area.
• Assists teachers with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• This position requires CPI training and certification once hired.

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as preferred by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs students or school aged students is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

METHOD OF APPLICATION: All candidates should apply online at:
Per HPS Board Policy, the following information is provided to all new employees:
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.
Holland Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap, disability, or limited English proficiency in any of its programs or activities. Inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies should be directed to: The Director of Human Resources, Holland Public Schools, 320 West 24th Street, Holland, MI 49423, .