Special Education Teacher Assistant - Personal Care

Utica Community School District; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant for Personal Care, working 6 hours daily from 8:50am to 3:50pm with a 1-hour lunch. Location may shift based on student needs and programs.

The role involves assisting students with personal care, following behavioral and instructional plans, and maintaining records. External candidates may apply; non-discrimination policy applies to all applicants.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to assist student(s) with personal needs including hygiene, diapering, toileting and clothing.
• Ability to follow through with prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct in all student interactions.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal care and daily activities.
• Support students with multiple challenges in classroom and school environment.
• Maintain records and communicate with parents as required.
• Be adaptable to assignment changes across different sites based on student needs.

Skills

High school diploma

Personal care support

Confidentiality

Behavioral program adherence

Attendance reliability

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.
• 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:

• 6hrs a day (8:50am - 3:50pm; 1 hour 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: March 16, 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, 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.