Instructional Assistant-Special Education 1:1 - McGlinnen Elementary

Open Positions:  INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT - Special Education - McGlinnen Elementary

POSTED:  December 4, 2025           DEADLINE:  Until Filled                            FTE: Full time   

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal, Director of Special Education                                                                

SUMMARY

The successful candidates will work in cooperation and under the direction of the Building Principal and the Director of Special Education to provide a learning environment that is responsive to the students’ instructional needs.

COMPENSATION

Per the AFSCME 2024-27 contract, depending on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain disciplinary activities in all school settings
• Compliment instruction by assisting the teacher by helping students understand the lesson
• Supplement instruction by assisting the teacher by working with small groups of students
• Assisting students get on and off the bus
• Assist teacher by preparing classroom materials
• Assist in fine and gross motor skills development
• Help students develop social skills to be able to interact with other students
• Stay with the class alone during emergencies for 10-15 minutes
• Attend field trips
• Attend staff meetings during work hours
• Maintain a professional attitude

QUALIFICATIONS 

Must meet federal/state guidelines to include: 

• Associate’s degree preferred
• High School diploma

STARTING DATE

                Immediately

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

If you are interested in applying for this position, submit a letter of interest, application, resume and any letters of recommendation to:

Clintondale Community Schools, Personnel Office,  35100 Little Mack, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035, or

email your application and documents to:  walmslel@clintondaleschools.net

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of Clintondale Community Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, military status, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation), disability, age (except as authorized by law), height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. If you have any questions or need to contact someone about discrimination of any kind in the school district, contact the Superintendent at 35100 Little Mack, Clinton Township, Michigan 48035.

Salary : $18 - $22