Part Time Teacher Assistant for Adult Transition Program; FTE

TEACHER ASSISTANT – ADULT TRAINING PROGRAM (.5 FTE) (APPROXIMATELY 18.5 HOURS PER WEEK) GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Assists special education with daily instructional and non-instructional classroom management activities.

• Assist the classroom teacher with implementation of each student’s Individual Education Program involving development and implementation of instruction, behavioral and therapeutic activities.
• Attend weekly staff and team meetings and other meetings as appropriate and requested.
• Carry out instructional support and training activities with students under the direction of the teacher in school setting, on Community Based Instruction (CBI), and on Work Placements.
• Assist in planning and implementation of educational activities. The Teacher Assistant, as directed by the teacher, will be responsible for the supervision of the student(s) and will direct, assist, and instruct the student as appropriate.
• Maintain student behavior through appropriate and approved behavioral interventions and approved techniques.
• Assist students in meeting self-help, health and behavior needs including toileting and personal care needs.
• Assist with maintaining classroom organization (supplies, materials, other).
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials for teaching and for display in the classroom.
• Independently lead small group activities.
• Assist instructional staff in the supervision of students while loading and unloading of students on the buses, in gym and on the playground.
• Regularly lifts 50 lb. individually and or pushes over 100 lb. students.
• Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and following medical protocol under the supervision of a nurse as appropriate.
• Implement behavior management programs and techniques and maintain documentation of student progress relative to IEP goals and objectives.
• Maintain classroom including management of required forms and records.
• Sanitizes classroom, equipment and other areas as assigned.
• Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a professional personal appearance.
• Adhere to district health and safety procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Adhere to Board Policies.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and /or
• Two years experience as a teacher assistant and/or evidence of advanced related training at a degree institution whose special education instructional aide training program has been approved by the department.

• Demonstrate ability to work effectively with students, teachers, treatment staff, and administrators.
• Prefer knowledge of computer technology and software application.
• Demonstrate good physical health and stamina.
• Demonstrate ability to function well within a team in an educational setting.

Immediately

September 14, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (Internal Only);
Until Filled (External)

Step 1 - $18.14/hour

Jessica Clothier
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources
Calhoun Intermediate School District
17111 G Drive North
Marshall, MI 49068
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It is the policy of the Calhoun Intermediate School District to provide an equal opportunity for all individuals and not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status or age in its programs, services, activities or employment. With respect to employment, the District does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information.

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