Special Education Teacher Assistant - AIM

Utica-Community-School; Sterling Heights (MI); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Utica Community School District is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant for the AIM program at Crissman Elementary in Sterling Heights, MI. The role supports students with special needs, assists with personal care, and helps implement individualized plans in a school setting.

The position runs 7 hours per day (8:30 am–4:00 pm), with potential site changes. Starting immediately, this full-time role requires a high school diploma and a strong commitment to student welfare and privacy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to assist students with personal needs and health-related tasks.
• Ability to follow prescribed behavioral or instructional programs.
• Willingness to work at multiple sites as needed based on student needs.
• Strong communication with staff and parents; maintain records.

Responsabilités

• Assist students with personal needs, including hygiene, toileting, and clothing.
• Provide support to students with multiple challenges in classroom settings.
• Follow through with behavioral and instructional programs as directed by staff.
• Maintain attendance and health-related records as required.
• Adapt to different sites and schedules according to program needs.

Connaissances

Student support

Behavioral management

Calm demeanor

Confidentiality

Good attendance

Physical flexibility

Attention to detail

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Special Education Teacher Assistant - AIM

Utica Community School District Crissman Elementary - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Special Education Teacher Assistant - AIM Utica Community School District Crissman Elementary - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Utica Community School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5969839

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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.
• 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.

Description:

• 7 hrs a day; 8:30am - 4:00pm (30 minute lunch) - Special Education Teacher Assistant -AIM (Adjusted, Integrated, Modified curriculum)
• Location may change and/or hours may increase or decrease due to student and/or program needs.
• Application deadline for UPPA Candidates:October 30, 2026 @ 4:00 pm. External Candidates: open until filled.
• Work year based on student attendance.

NONDISCRIMINATION: It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color,religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excludedfrom participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educationalagency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Employee Services Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.14 to $20.14 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 11303 Greendale
• Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]