Behavior Assistant at Saginaw Area Consortium

Position Type:Elementary School Teaching/ParaprofessionalDate Posted:12/1/2025Location:LEAsDistrict:Saginaw Intermediate School DistrictTITLE OF POSITION: Behavior Assistant RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisor of Special Education CLASSIFICATION: Paraprofessional DEPARTMENT: Special Education LOCATION: Saginaw ISD - STEP Classroom (Merrill) TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: USW Union Behavior and Health Assistant. Per USW CBA Nine (9) months based upon established school year. Start date is upon expiration of the posting deadline and in accordance with Article XIII Section C of the USW Contract. SUMMARY OF POSITION: 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. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants must complete and submit an online Saginaw Intermediate School District application. Apply online at: In addition to the online application applicants are required to submit electronically a cover letter resume and at least three (3) letters of recommendation. An application may be obtained online by going to the SISD website at and clicking on the Employment section. Job ID: 4574 Posted: 12/01/2025 Application Deadline: Open until filled. Applicants desiring disability accommodations should contact the Human Resources Department An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action MFH Employer NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION Saginaw Intermediate School District does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sexual orientation gender and gender identity disability age or national origin in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources Saginaw Intermediate School District 3933 Barnard Road Saginaw MI 48603 Telephone: Fax: Email: Web: Key Skills Applied Behavior Analysis,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Behavioral Health,Data Collection,Primary Care Experience,Military Experience,Special Education,Autism Experience,Special Needs,Experience with Children,Social Work Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 18 - 20