Special Education Teacher Assistant - Personal Care

Young World Physical Education; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community School District Eisenhower High School in Shelby Township, Michigan seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant - Personal Care for a full-time schedule from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. Start date is immediate with district-based training and support.

The role focuses on assisting students with personal care and health-related tasks, following behavioral/instructional plans, and maintaining documentation. Hours and placements may vary by student needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to assist students with personal needs and health-related tasks.
• Willingness to be trained in health-related awareness and intervention.
• Good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist student(s) with personal needs, including hygiene, diapering, toileting and clothing.
• Assist student(s) with multiple challenges in the classroom/school environment.
• Follow prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Maintain records and files; parent contact may be required.
• May assist with health-related tasks as needed; potential site changes based on student needs.

Skills

Student support

Behavioral management

Record keeping

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Education Teacher Assistant - Personal Care

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Job Details

Job ID: 5877005

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.39 to $19.39 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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.
• Ability to work with blood testing, insulin, ports, suctioning, diastat, medication dispensing, etc.
• 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:

• 7hrs a day - 7:00 am - 2:00 pm (no lunch) - Special Education Teacher Assistant -Personal Care
• 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.

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, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Employee Services Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.

Job Requirements

Contact Information

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