Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3

Anova Education; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education agency in Michigan is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with personal needs during school hours. The position requires a high school diploma and the ability to assist with hygiene, toileting, and behavioral management. Daily hours are from 8:45 am to 4:15 pm with potential for varied location assignments. Candidates must complete an online application including relevant documents. This role supports a child-centered learning environment and compliance with non-discrimination policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs, ability to work with special needs students.
• Ability to assist students with personal needs including hygiene and clothing.
• Ability to assist students with multiple challenges in the classroom/school environment.
• Ability to follow through with prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Maintain composure and communication during stressful situations.
• May need physical flexibility to run, walk, lift and respond to student needs.
• Willingness to be trained in area(s) of student health awareness and intervention.
• Willingness to be assigned to multiple sites depending on student needs.
• Ability to assist with medical needs and health-related tasks.
• Willingness to be assigned as general helper during down-periods.
• Maintain various records and file; parent contact may be required.
• Confidentiality and focused attention during distractions.
• Wheelchair assistance may be required.
• Good attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal needs including hygiene and toileting.
• Maintain records and communicate with parents as required.
• Work with students in resource room programs.

Skills

Understanding of student needs

Ability to assist with personal needs

Behavioral management skills

Adaptability

Calm demeanor

Physical flexibility

Confidentiality

Willingness to be trained

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

• 7 hrs a day: 8:45 am - 4:15pm (30 min 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.
• Application deadline for UPPA Candidates: 1/13/2026 @ 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 your cover 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, 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 Human Resources Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.