Floating Special Education Assistant, Classroom Support

TrulyHired; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Traverse City, MI, is seeking a Special Education Assistant (Float) to support students in classrooms across settings. The role reports to the building principal and works with the teacher to implement plans for individual students.

Willow Hill Elementary School seeks a caring, dependable aide who can assist with academics, adapt materials, and help students during physical education, lunch, field trips, and daily activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required; college credit or higher degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work with students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists special education students with academics in regular classrooms.
• Supports students in categorical classrooms and in PE, music, art, lunch, and recess as needed.
• Participates in planning meetings and IEPs when requested.
• Assists with small and large group instruction and with daily life skills.
• Monitors behavior plans and may witness medication administration if needed.
• Adapts lessons and materials to meet student needs; maintains records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Care for children

Basic computer knowledge

Lift 50 pounds

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

College credit / WorkKeys certification / college degree preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

TrulyHired in Traverse City, MI, is seeking a Special Education Assistant (Float) to support students in classrooms across settings. The role reports to the building principal and works with the teacher to implement plans for individual students.

Willow Hill Elementary School seeks a caring, dependable aide who can assist with academics, adapt materials, and help students during physical education, lunch, field trips, and daily activities.