Special Education Teacher Assistant - AIM

Schwarzkoff Elementary; Sterling Heights (MI); In loco; USD 23.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

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Utica Community Schools Schwarzkoff Elementary in Sterling Heights, Michigan is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant - AIM to support students with diverse needs. Start date is immediate; 7 hours per day with a 30-minute lunch, and assignments may shift by student needs across sites.

The role involves assisting with personal care, managing records, and maintaining confidentiality while supporting the modified curriculum.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs, ability and desire to work with special needs students.
• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.
• 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.

Conoscenze

Child-centered

Adaptability

Calm demeanor

Patience

Confidentiality

Good attendance

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

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Special Education Teacher Assistant - AIM

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

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 - 7:45am - 4:15pm 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.
• Work year based on student attendance.
• Paper applications and emails will not be accepted. District supports promotion of internal candidates.

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.

This job is also posted in Utica Community School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5983542
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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]