Teacher Aide E8

State of Michigan; Northville (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Teacher Aide 6-E8 to assist in special education instruction and classroom operations in Northville, MI. This role requires supporting students with diverse needs and coordinating with teaching staff to maintain a productive learning environment.

Applicants must meet educational requirements and be prepared for background checks and testing as part of the employment process. Training will occur at SMERPH facilities before transition.

Qualifications

• Educational background typically high school diploma.
• Ability to assist in elementary/secondary level instruction.
• Good communication with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Special Education Teacher in instruction of basic subjects to students.
• Provide a variety of services that support classroom daily operations.
• Support student safety and behavior management as directed.

Job description

Posting number: 3906-26-WRPH-076-FILL

Department: Health and Human Services - Hawthorn Center

Job classification: Teacher Aide 6-E8

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education, Teacher

Summary

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan(Download PDF reader) ( PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)

This position will assist the Special Education Teacher in the instruction of basic subjects to students and provide a variety of services that assist in the daily operation of the classroom.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

All staff with start dates on/after 08/17/2026 will train at the Southeast Michigan Psychiatric Hospital (SMPH) in Northville but, upon completion of training may work at the Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (WRPH) until their position/classification officially moves from WRPH to SMPH at a date yet to be determined.

Examples of duties

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Teacher Aide 6

No specific type or amount is required.

Teacher Aide 7

One year of experience equivalent to a Teacher Aide 6.

Teacher Aide E8

Two years of experience equivalent to a Teacher Aide, including one year equivalent to a Teacher Aide 7.

Supplemental information

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/T/TeacherAide.pdf

View the position description at: Teacher Aide E8 PD

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications interviewed will be notified of the results.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent [e-mail].