Equity-Focused Teaching Assistant — ASD Support & Growth

Washtenaw ISD; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washtenaw Intermediate School District seeks a Teacher Assistant to support instructional staff and students with disabilities. You will assist in classrooms, support student independence, and help implement IEPs under the direction of professional staff.

Collaborating with the ASD team and school personnel, you will help maintain behavior plans, monitor health needs, and contribute to a holistic program that advances equity and inclusion for all learners.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or 60 hours of college credits, MTTC Basic Skills, or ETS preferred.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Experience working as a team member to solve problems and develop quality programming preferred.
• Experience using behavior strategies (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices and position responsibilities.
• Collaborates with the ASD team to provide holistic teaching for students with ASD.
• Supervises students in classes and/or in the community.
• Implements strategies for student independence.
• Assists in implementing and monitoring IEPs through group and individual instruction.
• Follows individual behavior intervention plans.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree/60 hours college credits/MTTC Basic Skills/ETS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Washtenaw Intermediate School District seeks a Teacher Assistant to support instructional staff and students with disabilities. You will assist in classrooms, support student independence, and help implement IEPs under the direction of professional staff.

Collaborating with the ASD team and school personnel, you will help maintain behavior plans, monitor health needs, and contribute to a holistic program that advances equity and inclusion for all learners.