Special Education Teacher Assistant - AIM

Utica Community School District • Sterling Heights, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher Assistant works with students in the AIM (Adjusted, Integrated, Modified curriculum) program. The role includes supporting students with personal needs and assisting students with multiple challenges in the classroom and school environment. The assistant follows prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs and may receive training related to student health awareness and intervention.

The position is 7 hours per day, with listed hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and a 30-minute lunch. Work year is based on student attendance. Location and hours may change, or hours may increase or decrease, according to student and program needs. Assignments may be at multiple or differing sites, and the assistant may be assigned general help during down-periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs and ability and desire to work with students with special needs.
• 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, depending on student needs as determined by the District.
• Good attendance.
• May need physical flexibility, including the ability to run, walk, lift, and/or 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.
• Maintain records and files.
• Make parent contact when required.
• Provide wheelchair assistance when required.
• Accept assignments at multiple and potentially differing sites as determined by student needs.
• Provide general help during down-periods.

What This Job Offers

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