Frontline Applicant Tracking - Ottawa Area Intermediate School District

Openings as of 4/22/2025
Support Staff

Paraprofessional: Culinary Arts Program

JobID: 1331

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Paraprofessional


Date Posted:
  4/15/2025


Location:
  Careerline Tech Center (CTC)


Date Available:
  08/18/2025


Closing Date:
  04/28/2025


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Culinary Instructional Program Paraprofessional
Location: Careerline Tech Center, Holland MI
 
Job Type: Full-Time (school year 187)
Start Date: August 19, 2025
 
Job Summary:
 
Careerline Tech Center, Holland MI is seeking a dedicated and motivated Culinary Program Paraprofessional to support the instructional and operational needs of our Culinary Arts program. The Paraprofessional will work under the direction of the Culinary Instructor to provide hands-on support in the classroom and kitchen, assist students with culinary techniques, ensure proper food safety, manage ordering for the program, oversee once-monthly evening catering events, and provide support for students requiring accommodations.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
• Assist the instructor in delivering hands-on culinary instruction, ensuring students follow proper food handling and safety procedures.

• Support student learning by reinforcing lessons, demonstrating culinary skills, and guiding students in practical kitchen activities.

• Monitor student engagement, behavior, and participation, providing support as needed.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary learning environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.

• Manage ordering of food, ingredients, and supplies to support classroom instruction and catering events.

• Coordinate and oversee evening catering events (one small event per month).

• Assist with inventory management and cost control for both instructional and catering needs.

• Provide support to students requiring accommodations by assisting with modified instruction, ensuring accessibility in the culinary lab, and following documented support plans (e.g., IEPs or 504 Plans).

• Maintain necessary documentation related to student accommodations, collaborating with instructors and support staff to ensure compliance with school and state policies.

• Supervise students during lab work, events, and potential off-site learning experiences.

• Collaborate with the instructor to develop engaging learning activities and reinforce industry best practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned to enhance student success in the culinary program.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
 
• Education: A minimum of 60 college credit hours from an accredited institution. A candidate may obtain Annual Career Authorization by having 4000 hours of recent and relevant work experience within the past 6 years which can be documented and verified.

• Experience: Prior experience in culinary arts, catering, food service.  Working with high school students is preferred.

• Certifications: ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire) is required.
 
Skills & Abilities:
 
• Strong knowledge of basic culinary techniques, food safety, and kitchen operations.

• Ability to support and engage students in a hands-on learning environment.

• Experience in ordering food and supplies for culinary operations.

• Ability to coordinate catering events, manage logistics, and ensure event success.

• Understanding of student accommodations, ability to assist in implementing modifications, and familiarity with documentation procedures for IEPs and 504 Plans.

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to follow lesson plans and instructional guidance from the lead instructor.

• Commitment to maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Compensation:
Pay Grade 13:  $23.64 - $27.81
Comprehensive benefits package provided.




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Openings as of 4/22/2025
Support Staff

Behavior Assistant

JobID: 1235

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Teacher Assistant


Date Posted:
  8/29/2024


Location:
  Ottawa Area Center (OAC)


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until filled


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Behavior Assistant Needed:   Work you will love in a place that will feel like family.

Description: 
Behavior Assistant (BA) needed to work with students with challenging behavioral needs in a special education facility.  The successful candidate will be assigned to a classroom to support students and classroom staff.  A The Behavior Assistant will provide targeted behavioral supports to students in classroom in compliance with individualized behavior intervention plans.  The BA will receive specialized training to provide behavioral interventions through training videos and some direct training from the Behavior Consultant (BC).  No direct supervision from the BC will be provided.  The Behavior Assistant will engage in all classroom duties as assigned by the classroom teacher.  This includes personal care, behavioral support and instructional support for the students assigned.  Potential to support a student one-on-one at times may occur to support a student with high behavioral needs.

Minimum one year commitment to the district required.

Qualifications: Qualified individual must have experience working with students with moderate to severe cognitive impairments and behaviors.  Moderate to heavy lifting required (up to 75 pounds).  High school diploma required. Coursework in special education, child development, and/or applied behavior analysis is preferred.  CPR/First Aid Training required or will be provided.  CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training required or will be provided.  RBT Certification is NOT required.
 
Job Type: Balanced, school-year length calendar - 190 days per year

Schedule: Hourly - 7.5 hours per day

Pay: To be determined per qualifications and experience.  Grade 11:  $20.51+ to $23.44+ per hour based on experience and qualifications
 
Benefits:
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Assistance
Retirement Plan
Short And Long Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision Insurance




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Openings as of 4/22/2025
Support Staff

Behavior Assistant 1:1 (for an individual student)

JobID: 1292

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Teacher Assistant


Date Posted:
  11/6/2024


Location:
  Ottawa Area Center (OAC)


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  Until filled


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Behavior Assistant Needed:   Work you will love in a place that will feel like family.
Description: 
1:1 Behavior Assistant (BA) needed to work with a high school/post-secondary aged student with challenging behavioral needs in a center based special education school.  The successful candidate will be assigned to a classroom to support the student’s needs in the areas of behavior, academics, functional life skills, and transition.  The Behavior Assistant will provide targeted behavioral support to the student in the classroom setting in compliance with their individualized education plan (IEP) and positive behavior support plan.  Support may also be provided in community settings, including other transition programs within the OAISD. 
 
The BA will receive specialized training to provide behavioral interventions through training videos and some direct training from the Behavior Consultant (BC).  The Behavior Assistant will engage in all classroom duties as assigned by the classroom teacher.  This includes personal care, behavioral support and instructional support for the assigned student. 

Minimum one year commitment to the district required.

Other duties as assigned by administration may be required.
 
Qualifications:
The qualified individual must have experience working with students with moderate to severe cognitive impairments and behaviors. 
Moderate to heavy lifting required (up to 75 pounds). 
High school diploma required.
Coursework in special education, child development, and/or applied behavior analysis is preferred. 
CPR/First Aid Training required or will be provided. 
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training required or will be provided. 
RBT Certification is NOT required.
Calendar: Balanced, school-year length calendar - 190 days per year

Schedule: Hourly - 7.5 hours per day

Compensation: To be determined per qualifications and experience.  Pay Grade 11:  $20.51+ to $23.44+ per hour based on experience and qualifications
 
Benefits:
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional Development Assistance
Retirement Plan
Short And Long Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement
Vision Insurance




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