Special Education Assistant (PT or FT)

Michigan Association of School Boards; Michigan; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinckney Community Schools in Livingston County is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support students with special needs at Pathfinder Middle School. The position is full-time and reports to the Building Administrator. Starting wage is $15.60 per hour.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience with students with special needs. The district emphasizes inclusive learning environments and reasonable accommodations where needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with students with special needs.
• Ability to interact positively with students and staff.

Skills

High school diploma

Special needs experience

Mobility/physical ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Deadline: October 9, 2026
District/Organization: Pinckney Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time

Special Education Assistant

Starting wage: $15.60 per hour

Reports to: Building Administrator

Location: Pathfinder Middle School

About Pinckney Community Schools:

Located in beautiful Livingston County, Pinckney Community Schools serves a suburban-rural community known for its scenic parks, lakes, and trails. We are committed to educational excellence and creating inclusive learning environments that empower students to thrive.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in working with students with special needs.
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with students and staff.
• Knowledge and/or experience with, or aptitude to learn to assist with students’ behavior, medical or communication issues as assigned. Ability to lift and assist student as needed.
• Demonstrated record of good attendance.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in working in an educational setting.
• Prior experience in working with special needs students.

Compensation & Benefits:

Per the Pinckney Community Schools PSSA agreement

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. The employee is occasionally required to bend and or twist at the trunk more than the average person. The employee is continuously repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as books and teaching material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus. The ability to travel to other buildings is required. The position requires the individual to sometimes work irregular or extended work hours and meet multiple demands from several people.

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to loud depending upon the activity in the particular part of the day. Occasionally the employee may be required to be outdoors for a short period of time, and therefore subject to varying weather conditions, for purposes of accomplishing the essential functions of this job.

FUNCTIONS OF POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position description has been prepared to define the general duties of the position, provide examples of work and to detail the required knowledge, skills and ability as well as the acceptable experience and training for the position. The description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the duties of employees under supervision. The Pinckney Community School District retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any portion of this description in its sole judgment. This position description is not a contract for employment.

The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.

The Pinckney Community School District is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.