Floating Special Education Assistant - Part-Time, School-Year

Traverse Heights Elementary School; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Traverse Heights Elementary School in Traverse City, Michigan, seeks a Floating Special Education Assistant for up to 5.5 hours per day during the school year. The role supports students in regular and specialized classrooms and participates in planning meetings to support Individualized Education Programs (IEPCs).

Requirements include a high school diploma (college credit preferred). The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work well with

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college credit preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and care for students.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Willingness to attend training and follow district policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education students in regular education classrooms.
• Assist students in categorical classrooms.
• Assist with self-help activities and daily living tasks.
• Monitor behavior of students on behavior plans.
• Attend planning meetings and IEPCs as requested.
• Accompany students on field trips.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with children

Independent work

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma

College credit preferred

Job description

Traverse Heights Elementary School in Traverse City, Michigan, seeks a Floating Special Education Assistant for up to 5.5 hours per day during the school year. The role supports students in regular and specialized classrooms and participates in planning meetings to support Individualized Education Programs (IEPCs).

Requirements include a high school diploma (college credit preferred). The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work well with