ESY Special Education Assistant, Summer 2026

Extended School Year (ESY) – Non-licensed/Special Education Assistant position for Summer 2026.

About the role

Supervises student conduct, instructs individual or small groups of students, supports school-wide assessment, and performs other duties and clerical tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce instructional material planned and/or presented by classroom teacher.
• Assists with computer assignments and various classroom activities.
• Supports individual student's access to the curriculum (e.g., note taking, reading, assistive technology).
• Instructs small groups in assigned content areas in alignment with in-building or in-district training.
• Administers selected assessments in alignment with in-building or in-district training.
• Administers tests and other assignments as assigned.
• Performs clerical duties such as copying, laminating, record keeping, data entry, filing, cutting, and pasting.
• Interacts with technology for data entry and instruction, including hardware and software programs such as interactive white boards, document cameras, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based systems.
• Monitors students before, during, and after school, on the playground, and in the cafeteria.
• Implements school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Assists with lesson plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned; 90% of time spent with students.

Requirements

• AA degree preferred or 48 semester hours of approved college credit, or passing scores on the Work Keys exam.
• Preferred experience in a related field.
• Basic knowledge of computer data entry, office procedures, and office equipment.
• Basic knowledge of reading, arithmetic, grammar, and spelling.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and district staff.
• Ability to perform all functions of the position.
• Willingness to learn assistive technology software.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, handle numerous distractions, and maintain visual, auditory, and ambulatory acuity.
• Ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs.
• Upper body strength with the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance is required.

Pay

Salary placement is determined by flat rate, salary schedule, or per diem.

Schedule

Summer 2026 (Extended School Year).