Careers

Thank you for your interest in Grand Rapids Public Schools. As a district, we offer a wide variety of opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career with impact.

GRPS is the third-largest employer in the city of Grand Rapids, serving a scholar population that represents more than 80 countries with over 70 different languages spoken, creating a value-added educational experience and benefit that is above and beyond basic education.

GRPS Vacancies


Click the career categories below to begin your search.

Teachers
Licensed & Certified Staff
Administrative & Leadership
Operations & Food Services
Support Staff
Preschool Great Start Readiness Program
Athletics
LOOP-Office of Extended Learning
Other
Substitute Teachers
Bus Drivers

 

Incentives & Opportunities


Caring for Our Staff

As a district, we take pride in supporting our staff and their families with our comprehensive benefits packages including multiple medical plan options, no cost dental and vision coverages for full-time staff, and no cost basic life/AD&D and Long Term disability insurance. 

Additionally, staff are offered a wide variety of voluntary benefits including additional life/AD&D coverage for you and/or your family members, Short-Term Disability insurance, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverages. 

Spending accounts are available to allow you to use pretax dollars to pay for dependent care and eligible medical, dental, or vision expenses.

All coverages are based on employment eligibility requirements.

MESSA
The Pool Western Michigan Health Insurance
Health Equity
Alight Smart-Choice Accounts
Delta Dental
ADN Administrators
Eye Med
VSP Vision Care
EAP Employee Assistance Program

 

Developing Our Staff

We encourage professional growth within the workplace by creating a work environment built on opportunities for continued success, providing access to professional development programs, tuition reimbursement for eligible staff, and more.

Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
Colleague Mentorship

 

Community Support for Our Staff 

The City of Grand Rapids is a diverse, thriving community with an abundance of resources for citizens to feel supported, connected, and entertained.

Click on the links below to explore our great city and its resources. 

City of Grand Rapids
Experience Grand Rapids
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc
Grand Rapids South East Promise Neighborhood
Parent University
Hispanic Center of Western Michigan
Latino Community Coalition
Grand Rapids Pride Center
Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Contact Us

Careers
Call 616-819-5272
Email careers@grps.org

Substitute Teacher Questions
Call 616-819-2507