Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3 (2 Positions)

Utica Community School District•Utica, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher Assistant – Tier 3 supports students with special needs in the classroom and school environment. The role may include assisting with personal care and health-related needs, supporting behavioral management or instructional programs, maintaining records, and communicating with parents when required. Assignments may be at different sites or locations depending on student needs, as determined by the District. General assistance may be assigned during down periods. The location and hours may change or increase or decrease based on student or program needs. The schedule is 7 hours per day, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. The work year is based on student attendance. Two positions are available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrated understanding of student needs and the ability and desire to work with students with special needs.
Ability to assist students with multiple challenges in the classroom or school environment.
Ability to follow prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
Ability to maintain composure and communicate during stressful situations.
May need physical flexibility, including the ability to run, walk, lift, and respond to students' physical needs.
Willingness to be trained in student health-related awareness and interventions.
Willingness to accept assignments at multiple and potentially differing sites and locations as determined by the District.
Ability to work with blood testing, insulin, ports, suctioning, Diastat, medication dispensing, and related tasks.
Good attendance required.
Desired characteristics include being child-centered, adaptable, calm, respectful of student 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 and instructional programs.
Maintain composure and communicate during stressful situations.
Be willing to train in student health-related awareness and interventions.
Work with blood testing, insulin, ports, suctioning, Diastat, medication dispensing, and other listed health-related needs.
Accept assignments at multiple and potentially differing sites and locations based on student needs as determined by the District.
Provide general help during down periods.
Maintain various records and files.
Contact parents when required.
Provide wheelchair assistance when required.