Special Education Teacher Assistant- DKDC

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Assists special education teachers with daily instructional and non-instructional and classroom management activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* 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 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.

MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

PERSONAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

* 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.

DATE POSITION IS OPEN:
Immediately

DATE POSTING IS CLOSED:
August 19, 2025, 4:00 p.m. (Internal);
Until Filled (External)

SALARY: $17.44/hour

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please go to our website hounisd.org and click on the Employment tab to complete an online application. Cover letters should be addressed to Jessica Clothier, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 17111 G Drive North, Marshall MI 49068.

CALHOUN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice of Non-Discrimination and Notice of Complaint/Grievance Procedure for Federal and State Laws

A. Non-discrimination Notice

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.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the district's nondiscrimination policies.

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Calhoun Intermediate School District

17111 G Drive North

Marshall, MI 49068

B. Complaint/Grievance Procedure Notice

I. Any person believing that the Calhoun Intermediate School District or any of the District's staff has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of non-discrimination laws or district non-discrimination policies may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance to the district's Civil Rights…