Special Education Teacher Assistant - Vocational Assistant

Stevenson High School; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Utica Community School District Stevenson High School in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is hiring a Special Education Teacher Assistant - Vocational Assistant on a part-time basis. The role supports students with special needs, assists with personal care, and may require mobility and health-related tasks. The position starts immediately and follows the school calendar.

Salary is $20.14 per hour. The work site may vary by student needs and program requirements, with typical hours around 3 per day

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs and desire to work with special needs students.
• Assist student(s) with personal needs, including hygiene, diapering, toileting and clothing.
• Ability to assist students with multiple challenges in the classroom and school environment.
• Follow through with prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Maintain composure and clear communication during stressful situations.
• May need physical flexibility to run, walk, lift or respond to student needs.
• Willingness to be trained in health-related awareness and intervention.
• Willingness to be assigned to multiple sites based on student needs.
• Ability to work with health-related tasks, including medications and equipment.
• Willingness to be assigned as general help during down-periods.
• Maintain records; parent contact may be required.
• Traits: child-centered, adaptable, calm, respectful, patient, discreet and alert.

Responsibilities

• 3hrs a day - Special Education Teacher Assistant - Vocational Assistant.
• Location may change and hours may increase or decrease based on student/program needs.
• Application deadline for UPPA Candidates: Oct 28, 2026 @ 4 pm; External Candidates: open until filled.
• Work year based on student attendance.

Skills

Student support

Special needs experience

Patience

Calm demeanor

Confidentiality

Adaptability

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Education Teacher Assistant - Vocational Assistant

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This job is also posted in Utica Community School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5968072

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.
• Supports students and teachers in the LCCE program.
• Wheelchair assistance may be required.

Description:

• 3hrs a day - Special Education Teacher Assistant -Vocational Assistant
• 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, 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 Employee Services Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or 586.797.1130.

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $20.14 to $20.14 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Special Education Assistant

Contact Information

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

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