Special Education Aide: Personal Care & Student Support

Utica-Community-School; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community School District Wiley Elementary in Utica, Michigan is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant - Personal Care to support students with special needs during the school day, assisting with personal care, safety, and participation in classroom activities. This full-time role is 6 hours per day (8:50 am–3:50 pm with a 1-hour lunch).

A high school diploma is required; on-the-job training will cover health-related tasks, behavior support, documentation, and collaboration 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

• 6hrs a day - 8:50 am - 3:50 pm (1 hour lunch) - 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: September 15, 2026 @ 4:00 pm. External Candidates: open until filled.
• Work year based on student attendance.

Skills

Special needs support

Behavioral management

Health-related assistance

Physical flexibility

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Calm demeanor

Medical tasks

Willingness to be trained

Multiple-site assignment

Attendance

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Utica Community School District Wiley Elementary in Utica, Michigan is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant - Personal Care to support students with special needs during the school day, assisting with personal care, safety, and participation in classroom activities. This full-time role is 6 hours per day (8:50 am–3:50 pm with a 1-hour lunch).

A high school diploma is required; on-the-job training will cover health-related tasks, behavior support, documentation, and collaboration with