27 School Year

Traverse City Area Public Schools•Traverse City, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Assistant provides assistance to Special Education students in the classroom. He/she reports to the principal or teacher designated by the principal. This is a school year position for 180 work days plus 9 paid holidays, working 6.75 hours per day for the 2026/27 School Year at Courtade Elementary School.

Requirements

Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma.
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.
Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
Willingness to attend training.
Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.
Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred.
Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to resolve conflict.

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 IEPC’s 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.