Teacher Assistant - Special Education - East Jordan

POSITION:
Special Education Teacher Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associate's Degree in a related field.

- Minimum 1-3 years' experience working with students, preferably students with disabilities

JOB FUNCTIONS:
- As directed by the teacher, provide instruction in the areas of early academics, K-12 academics, vocational and employment, self-care, life skills, and social emotional learning
- Assist in preparation and organization of instructional materials
- Implement behavior support plans for students with significant behavior challenges which can result in the student displaying physically aggressive behaviors towards self or others
- Assist students in meeting their immediate self-care needs related to feeding, toileting, and hygiene
- Implement strategies to support students with severe language impairments including modeling the use of assistive technology
- Demonstrate the ability to keep all information regarding a student and their family confidential

REPORTS TO:
Principal, Char-Em ISD Special Education Programs

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:
Until Filled

CONTRACT LENGTH:

190 days annually, school year

COMPENSATION:
Support Staff Rate Scale

BENEFITS:

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BEGINNING DATE OF

EMPLOYMENT:

August 2026

DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:
www.charemisd.org/aboutus/jobs

Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District

08568 Mercer Boulevard

Charlevoix, MI 49720

231.547.9947


DATE POSTED:
June 22, 2026

The Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or marital status. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any disability which is unrelated to the individual’s ability to do the essential functions and duties of the job or without accommodation. Under state law, a person with a disability condition may not allege a failure to accommodate a disabling condition unless the employer knew or reasonably should have known that an accommodation was needed.