Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3

Utica-Community-School; Macomb Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community School District Beck Centennial Elementary in Macomb, Michigan is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3 for the Resource Room Program (ASD/Behavior). The role is full-time with an immediate start date.

Work hours are 7 hours daily from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a $20.14 per hour wage. Responsibilities include assisting students with personal care, implementing behavior plans, and coordinating with staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work with special needs students.
• Assist students with personal needs: hygiene, diapering, toileting, clothing.
• Follow prescribed behavioral/instructional programs.
• Maintain composure and communication in stressful situations.
• Be willing to be trained in health-related awareness/intervention.
• Work at multiple/different sites per student needs.
• Work with health-related tasks and medications.
• Good attendance required.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal care, including hygiene and clothing.
• Assist in classroom with ASD/Behavior in Resource Room Program.
• Keep records and communicate with parents as needed.
• Follow behavioral management and instructional programs.
• Support student health-related needs and mobility as required.

Skills

Child-centered

Adaptability

Calm demeanor

Respect for dignity

Patience

Confidentiality

Focused under stress

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3

Utica Community School District Beck Centennial Elementary - Macomb, Michigan

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:

• 7 hrs a day - 8:00am - 3:30pm (30 minute lunch) - Special Education Teacher Assistant -Tier 3 (Resource Room Program - ASD/Behavior)
• Location may change and/or hours may increase or decrease due to student and/or program needs.
• Work year based on student attendance.
• Application deadline for UPPA Candidates: October 12, 2026 @ 4:00 pm. External Candidates: open until filled.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.14 to $20.14 Per Hour

Job ID: 5983578

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

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

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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

Job Categories

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Special Education Assistant