Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3

Browning Elementary; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools Browning Elementary in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3 for a full-time, 7-hour day schedule (8:00am–3:30pm with a 30-minute lunch). Immediate start; work year aligned to student attendance; location may vary by student needs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, ability to support students with multiple disabilities, health-related tasks, and discretion with confidential information.

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.

Responsibilities

• 7 hrs a day; 8:00am - 3:30pm (30 min lunch) - Special Education Teacher Assistant -Tier 3.
• 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@ 4:00 pm. External Candidates: open until filled.
• Work year based on student attendance.

Skills

Student needs understanding

Calm demeanor

Confidentiality

Patience

Ability to follow behavioral programs

Ability to assist with health-related"

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3

Utica Community School District Browning Elementary - Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.14 to $20.14 Per Hour

Job Categories: Special Education > Autism, Special Education > Emotionally Disabled, Special Education > Learning Disabled, Special Education > Mentally Disabled, Special Education > Special Education Assistant

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 min lunch) - Special Education Teacher Assistant -Tier 3
• 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@ 4:00 pm. External Candidates: open until filled.
• Work year based on student attendance.

Non-Discrimination

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.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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