Special Education Teacher Assistant - SEED

Special Education Teacher Assistant - SEED

Utica Community School District Beacon Tree Elementary - Shelby Township, Michigan Open in Google Maps

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Aug 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately
• Position Type:
  Full-Time
• Salary: $20.14 to $20.14 Per Hour

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs, ability and desire to work with special needs students.
• Proficient in reading and writing English.
• Assist student(s) with personal needs, including but not limited to hygiene, diapering, toileting and clothing.
• Ability to assist student(s) with multiple challenges in the classroom/school environment.
• Ability to follow through with prescribed behavioral management or instructional programs.
• Ability to maintain composure and communication during stressful situations.
• May need good physical flexibility such as ability to run, walk, lift and/or respond to student physical needs.
• Willingness to be trained in area(s) of student health related awareness and intervention.
• Willingness to accept assignment at multiple and potentially differing sites and locations depending on individual student needs as determined by the District.
• Willingness to be assigned as general help during "down-periods".
• Maintain various records and file, parent contact may be required.
• Characteristics sought include:
  Child-centered, adaptability, calm demeanor, respect for dignity, patience, confidentiality and ability to alertly focus during times of potential distraction.
• Wheelchair assistance may be required.
• Good attendance required.

• 7 hrs a day 8:45 am - 4:15 pm (30 minute lunch) - Special Education Teacher Assistant
  -SEED (Successful Enhancement of Emotional Development)
• Location may change and/or hours may increase or decrease due to student and/or program needs.
• Final date to receive applications for UPPA Candidates:
  August 14, 2026 @ 4 pm. External Candidates: open until filled.
• Work year based on student attendance.

NONDISCRIMINATION:

It is the policy of the Utica Community Schools that no person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status or handicap shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of or otherwise be subjected to discrimination by this educational agency. Any persons suspecting a discriminatory practice should contact the Employee Services Department at 11303 Greendale, Sterling Heights, MI 48312 or .

• Instructional Support >
  Individual Aide
• Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education >
  Special Education Assistant

• Human Resources Department
• 11303 Greendale
• Sterling Heights, Michigan 48312
• Phone:
• Email: human resources