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Behavior Assistant

Saginaw Intermediate School District
Merrill, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026

Job Overview

This position will proivide instructional and non-instructional services to students as outlined by assigned certified classroom teacher.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Will provide direct and/or standby assistance for feeding, toileting, health care, and related medical services, etc. for students as legally allowable.
  • To provide instruction at all locations to students under the meaningful direction and supervision of certified teacher and/or other certified support staff.
  • Responsible for collecting and tabulating instructional data.
  • To implement and/or monitor behavior treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a certified teacher.
  • To implement/provide community-based instruction as provided by the teachers lesson plans.
  • To provide non-instructional services to students such as, but not limited to; student mobility, general health and safety, loading/unloading buses, monitoring lunchroom and other unstructured time.
  • To keep all students, parents and staff information confidential.
  • To have a positive attitude in working with students, parents, other staff members and community members who visit SISD facilities or programs.
  • To be able to lift and assist students weighing 75 lbs. or more.
  • To be responsible for securing wheelchairs on buses, and any other duties that are necessary to provide a safe environment for students while traveling on a bus during the school day.
  • To ensure a safe environment for students at all times.
  • To meet and greet visitors in a positive, helpful manner.
  • Must be willing to receive additional training to improve job skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Two years of experience working with developmentally disabled children, or two years of college in a related area.
  • Must be able to work effectively with co-workers, students and parents.
  • Good oral/written communication, comprehension, and math skills required.
  • Good attendance history required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:

  • Maintenance and disinfecting of classroom equipment.
  • Other related duties as assigned.

Join us in creating a positive impact through compassionate care and innovative behavioral interventions. This role offers a rewarding environment where your efforts directly contribute to improved quality of life for individuals with diverse needs.

Pay: $ $20.24 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20

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