Floating Special Education Assistant (Up to 6 hrs/day)

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

Job summary

Willow Hill Elementary School in Traverse City, Michigan is seeking a Floating Special Education Assistant to support Special Education students across classrooms and activities. The role reports to the building principal and works under the guidance of the designated teacher.

Duties include assisting with academics, supporting students in various settings, helping with self‑care tasks, monitoring behavior, attending meetings, and helping with field trips.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college credit preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with physical activities.
• Basic computer skills and reliable record keeping abilities.
• Flexible, dependable, and able to work with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Assist special education students with academics in regular classrooms.
• Support students in various settings including physical education and lunch.
• Participate in planning meetings and IEPs as requested.
• Help with small and large group instruction and daily life skills.
• Monitor behavior and maintain classroom records; accompany field trips.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Care for children

Supervise children

Basic computer literacy

Lift up to 50 pounds

Follow directions

Independent work

Record keeping

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Reliability and discretion

Education

High school diploma

College credit or degree preferred

Job description

Willow Hill Elementary School in Traverse City, Michigan is seeking a Floating Special Education Assistant to support Special Education students across classrooms and activities. The role reports to the building principal and works under the guidance of the designated teacher.

Duties include assisting with academics, supporting students in various settings, helping with self‑care tasks, monitoring behavior, attending meetings, and helping with field trips.