Special Education Transitional Aide: Inspire Student Growth

Traverse-City-Area-Public-Schools; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 33,889,000; Full time

Job summary

Traverse City Area Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Transitional Aide Substitute at Cherry Knoll Elementary in Traverse City, MI. The role runs 7.0 hours per day with a start date of September 8, 2026, and pays $19.31 per hour.

The position is a substitute role with eligibility to be considered for continued work; background checks and district policies apply. Applicants may need to apply through ESS Midwest Inc.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict. Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
• Willingness to attend training.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assists special education student(s) with academics in regular education classroom.
• assists students in categorical classrooms.
• Assists special education students in physical education, music, art, at lunch and recess as needed.
• Takes part in planning meetings and IEPCs as requested.
• Assists with small group non-direct instruction.
• Assists with large group non-direct instruction.
• Assists with physical challenges (wheel-chairs, scribe, daily life skills, communication devices).
• Works in areas of self-help (toileting, diapering, dressing, feeding, dispensing medications per district policy).
• Monitors behavior of students on behavior plans and others as needed under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Serves as a witness for medication administration if requested.
• Attends training or in-services.
• Accompanies special education students on field trips.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Follow directions

Independence

Record-keeping

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Traverse City Area Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Transitional Aide Substitute at Cherry Knoll Elementary in Traverse City, MI. The role runs 7.0 hours per day with a start date of September 8, 2026, and pays $19.31 per hour.

The position is a substitute role with eligibility to be considered for continued work; background checks and district policies apply. Applicants may need to apply through ESS Midwest Inc.