Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3

Utica Community School District • Macomb, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher Assistant - Tier 3 supports students in a Resource Room Program serving students with ASD and behavioral needs. The role includes helping students with personal care and health-related needs, assisting students with multiple challenges in the classroom and school environment, and following prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs. The assistant may be assigned to different sites and locations according to student needs and may provide general assistance during down periods. Recordkeeping and parent contact may also be required.

The stated schedule is 7 hours per day, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a 30-minute lunch. Work location and hours may change or increase or decrease based on student or program needs. The work year is based on student attendance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs and ability and desire to work with students with special needs.
• Ability to assist students with personal care needs.
• Ability to follow 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.
• Willingness to accept assignments at multiple and potentially differing sites and locations.
• Ability to work with blood testing, insulin, ports, suctioning, Diastat, and medication dispensing.
• Good attendance.
• Potential physical flexibility, including ability to run, walk, lift, and respond to student physical needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with personal needs, including hygiene, diapering, toileting, and clothing.
• Assist students with multiple challenges in the classroom and school environment.
• Follow prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Maintain composure and communicate during stressful situations.
• Respond to students' physical needs and provide wheelchair assistance when required.
• Participate in training related to student health awareness and intervention.
• Work with blood testing, insulin, ports, suctioning, Diastat, medication dispensing, and other specified health-related needs.
• Accept assignments at multiple or differing sites and locations based on student needs as determined by the District.
• Provide general help during down periods when assigned.
• Maintain records and files; parent contact may be required.
• Maintain good attendance and protect student dignity and confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

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