Special Education Teacher Assistant - Vocational Assistant

Utica Community School District • Sterling Heights, MI

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Teacher Assistant – Vocational Assistant supports students and teachers in the LCCE program. The role includes assisting students with personal care needs, such as hygiene, diapering, toileting, and clothing, as well as supporting students with multiple challenges in classroom and school settings. The assistant follows prescribed behavioral management and instructional programs and may provide health-related assistance after training, including blood testing, insulin, ports, suctioning, Diastat, and medication dispensing. Wheelchair assistance may also be required.

The position is 3 hours per day, and the location and hours may change or increase or decrease based on student or program needs. The work year is based on student attendance. The assistant may be assigned to multiple sites and locations and may provide general help during down periods. Recordkeeping and filing are required, and parent contact may be necessary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs and the ability and desire to work with students with special needs.
• Ability to maintain composure and communicate during stressful situations.
• Ability to follow through with prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Willingness to be trained in student health-related awareness and intervention.
• Willingness to accept assignments at multiple and potentially differing sites and locations.
• Willingness to work with blood testing, insulin, ports, suctioning, Diastat, medication dispensing, and similar needs.
• Ability to assist with student physical needs; good physical flexibility may be needed, including the ability to run, walk, or lift.
• Child-centered approach, adaptability, calm demeanor, respect for dignity, patience, confidentiality, and ability to focus during potential distractions.

Responsibilities

• Support students and teachers in the LCCE program.
• 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 and instructional programs.
• Provide health-related assistance as assigned, including blood testing, insulin, ports, suctioning, Diastat, and medication dispensing.
• Provide wheelchair assistance when required.
• Maintain records and files, and make parent contact when required.
• Provide general help during down periods.
• Work at multiple or differing sites and locations as determined by the District and student needs.

What This Job Offers

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