Special Education Teacher Assistant - ASD

Special Education Teacher Assistant - ASD

Utica Community School District Graebner Elementary
- Sterling Heights, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Starting Date:
Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.14 to $20.14 Per Hour

Instructional Support >
Individual Aide

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education >
Emotionally Disabled

Special Education >
Learning Disabled

Special Education >
Mentally Disabled

Special Education >
Special Education Assistant

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated understanding of student needs, ability and desire to work with special needs students.
• 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.

Description:

• 7 hrs a day
  - Special Education Teacher Assistant
  -ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
• Location may change and/or hours may increase or decrease due to student and/or program needs.
• 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 .

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