Individual Student Aide

Sylvania; Niles (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Niles Community Schools is seeking a dynamic Special Education Individual Student Aide for the 2026-2027 school year. The role requires strong communication and professionalism for daily interaction with students, staff, and families, and reports to the Special Education Director.

Responsibilities include assisting with educational activities, supervising students, supporting small groups, managing behavior, preparing materials, and coordinating with teachers.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate with additional education preferred.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing educational activities as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise students and provide individual or small-group instruction.
• Assist with behavior management and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Prepare materials, help with housekeeping, and support data collection on student performance.
• Participate in meetings and school activities as required.
• Follow district policies and medical or safety protocols.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Niles Community Schools

Special Education Individual Student Aide

9/14/2026

Full-Time position for the 2026-2027 school year

Reports to: Special Education Director (or designee)

Niles Community Schools is looking for a dynamic Special Education Individual Student Aide. Highly-effective communication skills and professionalism required for daily interaction with a diverse workforce, student population, building administration and community.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate with additional education preferred
• Employment experience working with children.

Essential Duties (non-prioritized)

• Assist in planning and implementation of educational activities. The Individual Student Aide, as directed by the teacher, will be responsible for the supervision of the student(s) and will direct, assist, and instruct the student(s) as appropriate in a school setting, or Community Based Instruction job sites when applicable
• Effectively participate in meetings, committees, staffing, and other required district and building activities
• Supplement instruction by assisting the teacher with individual or small groups of students on follow-up activities.
• Manage and instruct students on appropriate behavior using positive behavior support strategies consistent with Board policy and procedures
• Assist teacher in maintaining effective communication and relationships with students, parents, administrators, school personnel and agency representatives
• Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs
• Helps maintain instructional area, supplies, equipment and facilities in a clean/safe condition
• Assist teachers and support staff in preparing materials, housekeeping, and record keeping and data collection relative to student performance, as directed by teacher
• Participates in special instructional activities to meet program and student goals (e.g. loading/unloading buses, physical education, swimming, lunch & playground supervision, CBI, transitioning to adult living, fieldtrips, etc.)
• Comply with all school district policies and procedures
• Understand and be aware of medical and physical needs of students and follow medical protocol as directed by a licensed healthcare provider
• Carry out responsibilities with little or no prompting
• Assist in managing student behavior
• Monitor students in absence of teacher
• Comply with Medicaid billing when applicable
• Follow the established District policies/procedures regarding student medical concerns, safety, student rights, emergency/disaster plans
• Demonstrate professional behavior in manner and appearance
• Work cooperatively with all building staff
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students, parents and staff
• Demonstrate essential technology skills
• Engage in physical management with students in order to maintain a safe environment for students and others
• Promote self-esteem of students
• Assist in materials preparation using classroom and office equipment
• Assist in evaluating academic and behavioral performance of students
• Assist in different work locations as directed
• Regular, timely and predictable attendance
• Ability to align student goals and objectives with district and state standards
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all student affairs
• Other duties as assigned by Teacher, Building Principal, Central Office Administration, and/or Superintendent of schools.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes") in its educational programs or activities. The Niles Community Schools Board of Education complies with all federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, or national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (gender) or compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability) may be directed to the Director of Personnel, compliance.officer@nilesschools or 269.683.6662; all at 1Tyler Street, Niles, MI 49120.

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