Special Education Teacher Assistant - ASD

Anova Education; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is looking for a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The role includes assisting with personal needs, maintaining records, and ensuring students' well-being. Candidates must be adaptable and possess a high school diploma. Provide online application along with cover letter and resume. Training may be required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of student needs and ability to work with special needs students.
• Must complete the online application process.
• Characteristics sought include adaptability, calm demeanor, respect for dignity, and patience.

Responsibilities

• Assist student(s) with personal needs including hygiene and toileting.
• Follow through with prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Maintain records and file; parent contact may be required.

Skills

Understanding of student needs

Ability to work with special needs students

Good physical flexibility

Calm demeanor

Child-centered characteristics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 (8:30 am - 4:00 pm, 30 min. lunch) - Special Education Teacher Assistant -ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
• Location may change and/or hours may increase or decrease due to student and/or program needs.
• Application deadline for UPPA Candidates - August 12, 2025 @ 4:00 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 mustcompletetheonlineapplication at https://uticak12.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Please scan and upload yourcover letter,resume, transcripts, credentials, and letters of recommendation to your online application.

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 Human Resources Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.