East High School - Special Education Assistant

Pay

Starting wage: $21.85 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time position, Monday through Friday, 7 hours per day during the school year. Exact work dates are provided in the attached work calendar.

About the role

The purpose of this position is to assist teachers in meeting the comprehensive needs of students with disabilities in the educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe learning atmosphere for students to enable them to meet or surpass their capabilities.
• Supports and facilitates all IEP/504 goals/plans set by IEP/504 Teams and collects related behavioral and academic data.
• Facilitates the inclusion of students whenever and wherever possible, whether in the classroom or the community, and promotes acceptance of differences with students, staff, and community.
• Leads small groups and one‑on‑one instruction under the guidance of a teacher.
• Facilitates student accommodations on assignments and tests.
• Provides student supervision across all educational environments.
• Follows directives and instructions consistently from the special education contact teacher and independently makes decisions and solves problems to meet student needs.
• Prepares and maintains detailed notes, plans, and materials for substitutes when absent.
• Provides basic first aid to students; maintains injury/attendant care logs and keeps current certification in required training (bloodborne pathogens, medication administration, CPR, first aid, non‑violent crisis intervention, tube feeding, transfers and lifts for students with physical limitations, etc.).
• Provides self‑care assistance for students, including feeding, diapering, and toileting; may come in contact with bodily fluids.
• Performs or assists with health procedures such as catheterization, tube feedings, diaper changes, and glucose monitoring after required training.
• Follows all relevant district policies and procedures, including the District Technology Use Policy, throughout the work day.

Requirements

• High school graduate with technical training in special education, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• DPI certification provided by the employer.
• CPR, non‑violent crisis intervention, and first aid certification.
• Must meet NCLB standards: (1) completed two years of study at an institution of higher education, (2) obtained an associate’s degree (or higher), or (3) demonstrate ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics through a formal assessment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

The position requires the ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods (up to 90% of an eight‑hour day) without back support, perform light to moderate physical work, lift up to 10–15 lb unaided and up to 50–80 lb with assistance, move freely throughout the building, reach in all directions, bend/stoop, and use hand‑eye coordination. The employee must be able to work in a noisy, interruption‑prone environment while maintaining concentration, assist with lifts, transfers, positioning, and restraints safely, and maintain a current physical exam on file with the district.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mathematical ability: add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages; basic algebra and geometry; pass a skills performance task at the level supported.
• Language ability and interpersonal communication: comprehend, interpret, and prepare various documents; record and deliver information; explain procedures; follow instructions; communicate effectively with teachers, students, parents, administrators, police, nurses, and the public; use and interpret special education terminology; respond to curriculum changes.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks requiring timelines and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to be a collaborative and confidential team member.
• Ability to learn to use assistive technology devices or software with training.
• Ability to work with physically and verbally aggressive students.
• Must have a current physical exam on file with the district certifying ability to meet all job qualifications.