Special Education Aide: Personal Care & Student Support

Stevenson High School; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools, Stevenson High School, Sterling Heights, MI, is hiring a Special Education Teacher Assistant - Personal Care. The position is part-time, 7 hours daily (7:05am–2:05pm), with work year based on student attendance and immediate starting date.

Responsibilities include assisting students with personal care, following behavioral and instructional programs, and maintaining records. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; ability to support students with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs, ability and desire to work with special needs students.
• Assist student(s) with personal needs, including but not limited to hygiene, diapering, toileting and clothing.
• Ability to assist student(s) with multiple challenges in the classroom/school environment.
• Ability to follow through with prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Ability to maintain composure and communication during stressful situations.
• May need good physical flexibility such as ability to run, walk, lift and/or respond to student physical needs.
• Willingness to be trained in area(s) of student health related awareness and intervention.
• Willingness to accept assignment at multiple and potentially differing sites and locations depending on individual student needs as determined by the District.
• Ability to work with blood testing, insulin, ports, suctioning, diastat, medication dispensing, etc.
• Willingness to be assigned as general help during "down-periods".
• Maintain various records and file, parent contact may be required.
• Characteristics sought include: Child-centered, adaptability, calm demeanor, respect for dignity, patience, confidentiality and ability to alertly focus during times of potential distraction.
• Wheelchair assistance may be required.
• Good attendance required.

Responsibilities

• 7 hrs a day (7:05am - 2:05pm) - Special Education Teacher Assistant -Personal Care
• Location may change and/or hours may increase or decrease due to student and/or program needs.
• Application deadline for UPPA Candidates: October 28, 2026 @ 4 pm. External Candidates: open until filled.
• Work year based on student attendance.
• Paper applications and emails will not be accepted. District supports promotion of internal candidates.
• Candidates must completethe online application at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Please scan and upload your cover letter, resume, transcripts, credentials, and letters of recommendation to your online application.

Skills

Student support

Behavioral guidance

Hygiene assistance

Calm under pressure

Mobility aid

Confidentiality

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Utica Community Schools, Stevenson High School, Sterling Heights, MI, is hiring a Special Education Teacher Assistant - Personal Care. The position is part-time, 7 hours daily (7:05am–2:05pm), with work year based on student attendance and immediate starting date.

Responsibilities include assisting students with personal care, following behavioral and instructional programs, and maintaining records. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; ability to support students with