Special Education Teacher Assistant - AIM

Utica Community School District • Sterling Heights, MI

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher Assistant supports students in the AIM (Adjusted, Integrated, Modified curriculum) program. The role may involve assisting students with personal needs, including hygiene, diapering, toileting, clothing, and wheelchair assistance, and supporting students with multiple challenges in the classroom or school environment. The assistant follows prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs and may maintain records and files or contact parents as required.

The schedule is listed as 7 hours a day, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. The work year is based on student attendance. Location and hours may change or increase or decrease according to student or program needs, and assignments may be at multiple or differing sites. During down periods, the assistant may be assigned general help duties. Good attendance is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs and ability and desire to work with students with special needs.
• Ability to follow through with prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Ability to maintain composure and communicate during stressful situations.
• Willingness to be trained in student health-related awareness and intervention areas.
• Willingness to accept assignments at multiple and potentially differing sites and locations, depending on student needs as determined by the District.
• Good attendance.
• Characteristics sought include being child-centered, adaptable, calm, respectful of dignity, patient, confidential, and able to focus alertly during potential distractions.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal needs, including hygiene, diapering, toileting, and clothing.
• Assist students with multiple challenges in the classroom or school environment.
• Follow prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Maintain composure and communicate during stressful situations.
• Assist with student physical needs, which may include running, walking, lifting, and wheelchair assistance.
• Maintain records and files; parent contact may be required.
• Accept assignments at multiple or differing sites as determined by the District.
• Provide general help during down periods.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED