General Education Teacher Assistant

Utica Community School District • Macomb, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Education Teacher Assistant supports students in the classroom and school environment, including students with multiple challenges. The role involves assisting with prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs and maintaining composure and effective communication during stressful situations. The position is scheduled for 3.5 hours per day, from 11:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., with a work year based on student attendance. Good attendance is required. Applicants apply online; paper applications and emails are not accepted. Applicants should upload a resume, and attaching transcripts, credentials, and/or letters of recommendation is preferred.

Requirements

• High school graduate diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs and the ability and desire to work with all students.
• 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.
• Child-centered approach, adaptability, calm demeanor, respect for dignity, patience, confidentiality, and ability to focus alertly during potential distractions.
• May need physical flexibility, including the ability to run, walk, lift, and/or respond to other physical needs of the student.
• Good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in the classroom and school environment, including students with multiple challenges.
• Follow through with prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Maintain composure and communicate during stressful situations.
• Respond to students’ physical needs as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED