Special Education Teacher Assistant - UCNECT

Utica Community School District; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with special needs. The position runs 7 hours per day with potential changes based on student and program needs. Work year aligns with student attendance; an application deadline is September 2, 2025 for UPPA candidates.

Location may change and hours may vary; while duties include personal care and documentation, the role emphasizes confidentiality and calm, patient support of students in need.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs and ability to work with special needs students.
• Willingness to be trained in health-related awareness and intervention.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal needs including hygiene, toileting, dressing and mobility.
• Follow through with prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Maintain records; parent contact may be required; ensure attendance and reliability.

Skills

Student support

Calm under pressure

Discretion/confidentiality

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/public 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:

• 7hrs a day - Special Education Teacher Assistant -UCNECT (Utica Center to Network for Employment and Community Transitions)
• Location may change and/or hours may increase or decrease due to student and/or program needs.
• Application deadline for UPPA Candidates: September 2, 2025 @ 4:00 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 Human Resources Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.