Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3

Utica Community School District; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher Assistant for Tier 3 (Resource Room Program - ASD/Behavior) to support students with diverse needs. The role runs 7 hours daily (8:00 am–3:30 pm) with a flexible location based on student requirements, and work years align with the school calendar.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, implementing behavioral plans, maintaining records, and supporting inclusive classroom activities while upholding

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to assist students with personal needs, including hygiene, diapering, toileting and clothing.
• Ability to follow through with prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Maintain composure and communication during stressful situations.
• Willingness to be trained in health-related awareness and intervention.
• Willingness to be assigned to multiple sites based on student needs.
• Confidentiality and ability to stay focused during distractions.
• Wheelchair assistance may be required.
• Good attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal needs during the school day.
• Support the Resource Room Program for ASD/Behavior.
• Adapt to location and hour changes based on student and program needs.
• Maintain various records; parent contact may be required.

Skills

Understanding of student needs

Personal care assistance

Behavioral management

Calm demeanor

Confidentiality

Good attendance

Flexible location

Physical ability (lift/run)

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.
• 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 (8:00 am - 3:30 pm, 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.
• 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 Human Resources Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.