Special Ed Aide (CLP)-Mohawk

Young World Physical Education; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 33,300 - 40,700; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Clinton Charter Township, Michigan is seeking a full-time Special Education Assistant. The role involves supporting teacher and students in providing a safe environment for learning, with a focus on children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities include assisting students in academic tasks, managing behaviors, and helping with personal care. Qualified candidates should have a high school diploma and good communication skills. Starting immediately, this position offers a pay of $17.75/hr.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is required.
• Experience working with special education students is preferred.
• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students one-on-one or in small groups under teacher supervision.
• Manage student behavior and implement behavior management plans.
• Assist with personal needs like hygiene and toileting.

Skills

Good communication skills

Adaptability to learn

Patience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Location: Mohawk

Paygrade: 4

Hours: 6.35 hrs/day

Salary: $17.75/hr

Work Hours: 8:48am‑3:39pm

Effective: Fall 2026

Position Type: Full‑Time

Position: New

Position Summary

Supports the teacher and students to ensure the best possible learning experience for the special education children in a safe and secure environment while maintaining confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist one‑on‑one, with small groups, or in the classroom with students under the supervision of the teacher as directed.
• Assist the teacher with completing academic tasks.
• Assist in engaging students with instructional activities such as reading, writing, math, spelling, and life skills.
• Manage student behavior by implementing behavior management plans, including the use of Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) training.
• Monitor, intervene, and redirect student behaviors to prevent and deescalate behavior issues.
• Assist students with personal needs, including hygiene, diapering, toileting, and clothing.
• Familiarize yourself with individual student requirements and behavior plans.
• Assist in collecting data related to behavior, academics, and instruction.
• Communicate with community, staff, and students to answer questions, disseminate or explain information.
• Assist with bus duty and student retrieval during arrival and dismissal.
• Participate in professional development.

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: May be required to take additional classes to address student’s specific needs.

Experience:

• Experience working with children – required.
• Experience working with special education students – preferred.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations – required.
• Working knowledge of computers – preferred.

Skills:

• Good communication skills – required.
• Adaptability to learn – required.
• Patience – required.

Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching skills – required.
• Ability to handle and relate to emotional and physical challenges – required.
• Ability to be caring, understanding, patient, and friendly toward students – required.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form – required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and community – required.
• Ability to read and interpret school policies and handbook – required.
• Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one, small‑group, and classroom situations – required.
• Ability to physically manage student behaviors and equipment – required.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists – required.
• Ability and willingness to work in a high‑demanding, potentially stressful environment while maintaining composure – required.
• Ability and willingness to complete any necessary training required to successfully perform job responsibilities – required.
• Ability to follow through with outlined behavioral management plan or instruction programs – required.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job duties, including understanding and following safety instructions, responding to emergency situations, completing documentation, and interacting with English‑speaking staff, students, community, and supervisors – required.

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, or stand for long periods of time. The employee is required to run after students when needed. The employee must be able to stoop and bend to assist with all aspects of student toileting, which may include diapering and lifting on and off the toilet, changing tables and mats, and other specific hygiene needs. The employee must have physical strength, agility, dexterity, acuity, reflexes, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting and mobility to perform job responsibilities. The employee may assist with movement of students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, and physical intervention). The employee may obtain food from the cafeteria, serve food, and feed students or help them feed themselves. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 90 pounds (e.g., students in wheelchairs). The employee may facilitate students’ use of mobility equipment such as leg braces, walkers, mobile standers, and tricycles. The employee must be able to assist special education students on and off buses and may be required to assist students on field trips. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Chippewa Valley Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status. For nondiscrimination inquiries, contact the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources at 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038, or by telephone at 586‑723‑2090. For disability‑related inquiries, contact the Section 504 Coordinator at the same address or by telephone at 586‑723‑2180. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at (800) 482‑3604 or [e-mail].

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 19120 Cass Avenue
• Clinton Township, Michigan 48038
• Phone: 586‑723‑2090
• Email: [e-mail]

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.