About this role
PURPOSE
Assist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
- Work Schedule: School year
- Work Hours: Shifts for these positions typically occur within the hours of 7:15am and 3:30pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school and the number of hours allocated for the position.
- Benefits Included: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Basic Term Life Insurance, Optional Direct Primary Care Plan, Various Optional Supplemental Benefits
- For positions working more than 6 hours per day, benefits also include a public pension.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
- Prefer candidate who has previous experience working with students with special needs.
- Must be flexible to meet the changing needs of students and have strong tutorial skills.
- Must be able to relate well with students, staff and parents.
- Candidate must have a strong desire to see young people be successful.
- Must have a positive attitude and be able to complete tasks independently.
- Must have strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills.
- Incumbents must possess knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, and basic instructional methods and techniques.
- Must be willing to supervise students in community settings.
- Must participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.
FULL POSITION DESCRIPTION
Special Education Assistant Job Description