Special Education Teacher Assistant - ASD

Young World Physical Education; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with ASD at Flickinger Elementary in Utica, Michigan. The 7-hour day runs from 8:15 am to 3:45 pm with a 30-minute lunch; location and hours may vary by needs.

Start date is immediate and the district requires online application. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be willing to assist with personal care and health-related procedures, while maintaining confidentiality and consistent

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to assist students with special needs.
• Assist with personal care tasks (hygiene, diapering, toileting, clothing).
• Follow behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Maintain composure in stressful situations.
• May need physical flexibility (lift, run, walk).
• Willing to be trained in health-related awareness.
• Willing to work at multiple sites as determined by the District.
• Willing to be assigned as general help during down periods.
• Maintain records and parent contact as required.
• Good attendance required.
• Wheelchair assistance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal needs and health-related tasks.
• Support students with autism spectrum disorders in classroom settings.
• Follow prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Maintain records and communicate with parents as needed.
• Be flexible to locations and schedule changes.

Skills

Patience

Adaptability

Calm demeanor

Confidentiality

Good attendance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Special Education Teacher Assistant - ASD

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Job Details

Job ID: 5877006
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 08, 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 - 8:15 am - 3:45 pm (30 minute 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 14, 2026 @ 4 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 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

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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