Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3

Stevenson High School

Sterling Heights (MI)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 33,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Stevenson High School in Sterling Heights, Michigan seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3 to support students in a Resource Room program focused on ASD and behavior management. The role includes assisting with personal care, records, and parent communication.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, a calm, patient demeanor, and a willingness to be trained in health-related areas. This is a full-time, on-site position with hours aligned to school needs.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to assist student(s) with personal needs, including hygiene and clothing.
Willingness to be trained in health-related awareness and interventions.

Responsibilities

Assist student(s) with personal needs, including hygiene, diapering, toileting and clothing.
Support students with ASD/Behavior in Resource Room program.
Maintain records and communicate with parents as needed.

Skills

Child-centered

Adaptability

Calm demeanor

Respect for dignity

Patience

Confidentiality

Excellent attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5968097

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 22, 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:

7 hrs a day (7:00am - 2:00pm) - 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: October 28, 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: Full-Time

Salary: $20.14 to $20.14 Per Hour

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