Teacher Assistant - Dearborn, Michigan

Make a difference every day as a dedicated 1:1 paraprofessional supporting a middle school student with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Step into a rewarding, contract-based opportunity where your ASD expertise transforms learning and fosters growth in a supportive school environment close to Dearborn, MI.

Your experience as a schools paraprofessional will be vital in providing individualized support to a student who requires accommodations and one-on-one attention throughout the school day. The student is unable to read or write and will greatly benefit from your patience, creativity, and understanding.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a paraprofessional, especially within school settings
• Direct experience working with students with ASD
• Comfortable supporting middle school-aged learners
• Ability to provide academic and emotional support for students with significant accommodations
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach with educators and specialists
• Patience, dedication, and a compassionate outlook

Your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Work closely with a middle school student, providing continual 1:1 support
• Implement accommodations to address the student’s unique academic and personal needs
• Adapt instructional materials and activities for accessibility
• Assist with classroom participation and help facilitate peer interactions
• Monitor and document student progress, sharing insights with teachers and support staff
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment

This full-time contract position is a chance to contribute meaningfully to a student’s daily achievements and overall development. Collaborate closely with educators and wider school teams, using your specialized ASD experience to make a true impact.

Ready to take your skills to a new level and help a middle schooler thrive? Apply today and become an essential part of a student’s educational success story.