A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
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Harper Creek Community Schools 7454 B Drive North•Battle Creek, Michigan 49014 Phone (269) 441-6550 Fax (269) 660-1190 Notice is hereby given that the following position is available for the 2026-2027 school year in the Harper Creek Community School District, Battle Creek, Michigan.
POSTING DATE
August 17, 2026
CLASSIFICATION:
Special Education Assistant (Category 3)
LOCATION/SUPERVISOR/CLASSIFICATION
High School•Stefanie Howard•One-to-One Assistant
PAY RATE
Per Master Contract•Category 3, Step 1: $17.50/hour for new employees. Existing employees in the same unit will remain on their current contractual step placement. May earn an additional .50 cents / hour premium with an Associate's degree or higher education or passage of the MTTC (or equivalent) test in reading, writing, and math
HOURS OF WORK
7:30am•2:45pm on Student Attendance Days with a 30-minute paid lunch on-campus (approximate times)
STARTING DATE
August 24, 2026 (approximate); May have training beforehand Please see the attached job description for more information on the open position.
Deadline for applying:
12pm August 19, 2026 The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. Please provide written notice for any special needs accommodation. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
