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MDS CAA Early Childhood Program
Special Needs Assistant
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What they do
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
The Early Childhood Program is looking to fill an open Special Needs Assistant role in Schoolcraft County! This position works at least 28 hours/40 weeks with summers off! The Special Needs Assistant works directly with children needing extra support in the classroom to ensure quality services are provided.
Experience:
- Possession of a high school diploma/GED required.
- Some early childhood training/coursework is preferred.
- Must abide by state requirements for MI Child Care Licensing to include health requirements, and comprehensive background checks in the form of fingerprints.