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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.
$34,268 / year median in Michigan
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Provide support and assistance to the students with special needs; assist in daily skill building; collect and records data; assist in classroom preparations; assist with behavior problems; perform related duties as required. In this specialized role, you will work primarily with students who have diverse physical, emotional, and/or learning needs. You must be flexible, enjoy working with children, and be able to establish favorable working relationships with supervisors, fellow co-workers, maintenance personnel, teachers, and students. Why This Role Matters You have a unique opportunity to set a positive tone for the students' entire day of learning. A warm greeting can turn a bad morning around and help a child enjoy the classroom and be ready to learn. Conversely, a friendly goodbye ensures they end their day on a positive note. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree preferred or pass Work Keys test. Experience working with students with special needs preferred. Basic First Aid and CPR certification preferred. Monday - Friday Work Schedule, Full Benefit Package including Medical Plan choices, Employer paid Dental-Vision-LTD-Life, Retirement plan choices, PTO