ECSE Special Education Aide — Early Childhood Support

Utica Community School District; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Michigan is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to provide support for special needs students. The role involves assisting with personal and medical needs, following behavioral guidelines, and maintaining communication with families. Working hours are from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with accommodations for changing needs. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to different environments and tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs.
• Willingness to assist with personal and medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist special needs students with personal needs.
• Follow behavioral management programs.
• Maintain records and facilitate parent contact.

Skills

Understanding of student needs

Ability to assist with personal needs

Behavioral management

Communication during stressful situations

Physical flexibility

Record keeping

Adapting to different sites based on needs

Child-centered approach

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs, ability and desire to work with special needs students.
• Assist student(s) with personal needs, including but not limited to hygiene, diapering, toileting and clothing.
• Ability to assist student(s) with multiple challenges in the classroom/school environment.
• Ability to follow through with prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Ability to maintain composure and communication during stressful situations.
• May need good physical flexibility such as ability to run, walk, lift and/or respond to student physical needs.
• Willingness to be trained in area(s) of student health related awareness and intervention.
• Willingness to accept assignment at multiple and potentially differing sites and locations depending on individual student needs as determined by the District.
• Ability to work with blood testing, insulin, ports, suctioning, diastat, medication dispensing, etc.
• Willingness to be assigned as general help during "down-periods".
• Maintain various records and file, parent contact may be required.
• Characteristics sought include: Child-centered, adaptability, calm demeanor, respect for dignity, patience, confidentiality and ability to alertly focus during times of potential distraction.
• Wheelchair assistance may be required.
• Good attendance required.

Description:

• 6hrs a day (9:00 am - 4:00 pm; 1 hour lunch) - Special Education Teacher Assistant -ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education)
• Location may change and/or hours may increase or decrease due to student and/or program needs.
• Application deadline for UPPA Candidates: January 16, 2026 @ 4 pm. External Candidates: open until filled.
• Work year based on student attendance.
• Paper applications and emails will not be accepted. District supports promotion of internal candidates.
• Candidates mustcompletetheonlineapplication at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Please scan and upload yourcover letter,resume, transcripts, credentials, and letters of recommendation to your online application.

NONDISCRIMINATION:It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color,religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excludedfrom participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educationalagency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Human Resources Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.