SPED Teacher Assistant - Student-Centric Support & Growth

Browning Elementary; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Utica Community Schools Browning Elementary in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3 for a full-time, 7-hour day schedule (8:00am–3:30pm with a 30-minute lunch). Immediate start; work year aligned to student attendance; location may vary by student needs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, ability to support students with multiple disabilities, health-related tasks, and discretion with confidential information.

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.

Responsibilities

• 7 hrs a day; 8:00am - 3:30pm (30 min lunch) - Special Education Teacher Assistant -Tier 3.
• Location may change and/or hours may increase or decrease due to student and/or program needs.
• Application deadline for UPPA Candidates: October 21, 2026@ 4:00 pm. External Candidates: open until filled.
• Work year based on student attendance.

Skills

Student needs understanding

Calm demeanor

Confidentiality

Patience

Ability to follow behavioral programs

Ability to assist with health-related"

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Utica Community Schools Browning Elementary in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3 for a full-time, 7-hour day schedule (8:00am–3:30pm with a 30-minute lunch). Immediate start; work year aligned to student attendance; location may vary by student needs.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, ability to support students with multiple disabilities, health-related tasks, and discretion with confidential information.