Effective immediately, the Human Resources Department will accept online applications for the position of Special Education Assistant (multiple positions) for the 2023-24 school year. This position works 6.5 hours per day plus half hour duty-free lunch, Monday – Friday, school days only. Riding morning and/or afternoon bus routes may be included with this position. The rate of pay is $20.16 per hour, based on the 2021-23 Master Agreement between SSP #6 and Local No. 7312, Educational Support Professionals. This position reports to the Director of Student Services and Building Administrator.
Job Summary
Assist special education teacher in supporting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in regular and special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-care, behavior regulation, and instruction programs. Accompany special education students on bus routes as required in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Job Functions
Assist students off the bus and into their first class of the day as needed.
Assist students with clothing when needed, clearing locker and escort students to the afternoon or transportation.
Accompany special education students on bus routes as required in the student’s IEP. As assigned, ride the bus and supervise students as they enter and leave the bus, monitor for behavioral or physical needs to ensure student safety.
Assist students with self-care activities including but not limited to toileting, dressing, eating as required by Case Manager.
Assist students to be safe and socially appropriate on the playground or recess activities.
Follow case manager or special education teacher directions in modifying or accommodating student assignments.
Work within the special education program such as SUN or EBD to assist students with teacher assigned tasks. Modify or accommodate as directed by the special education teacher
Regularly monitor student progress using collection techniques developed by case manager or special education teacher.
Follow Individual Education Plan (IEP) and Positive Behavior Intervention Support Plan (PBISP) as directed by case manager.
Perform accurate and timely reporting of services and progress for student’s IEP, Third Party Billing records, report cards, progress notes and/or conferences as directed by case manager.
Participate in all required trainings as requested.
Adhere to staff and program guidelines and district procedures and policies.
Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, staff, families and community members.
Demonstrate prompt, regular and reliable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.