Special Education Teacher Assistant - Personal Care (2 Positions)

Jeannette Junior High; Sterling Heights (MI); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 31 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Utica Community School District Jeannette Junior High in Sterling Heights, Michigan seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant - Personal Care. The role supports students with special needs, providing personal care and participating in health-related activities as required.

The position is part-time, 5 hours daily, with hours and locations subject to student needs. Application deadline for UPPA candidates: Oct 21, 2026; external candidates open until filled.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs, ability and desire to work with special needs students.
• Willingness to be trained in area(s) of student health related awareness and intervention.

Responsabilités

• Assist student(s) with personal needs, including hygiene, diapering, toileting and clothing.
• Assist with multiple challenges in the classroom/school environment.
• Follow through with prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Maintain records and contact with parents as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and composure in stressful situations.

Connaissances

Ability to follow through with scripts

Calm demeanor

Patience

Confidentiality

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Blood testing awareness

Insulin/medication dispensing awareness

Description du poste

Special Education Teacher Assistant - Personal Care (2 Positions)

Utica Community School District Jeannette Junior High - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Utica Community School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5959948

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 14, 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.
• 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:

• 5 hrs a day 7:30 am - 3:00 pm (30 minutelunch) - 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: October 21, 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.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $19.39 to $19.39 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]

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