Harris | 2.5hr Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant

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.

Work Schedule

School year. Shifts typically occur within the hours of 7:15 am and 3:30 pm; exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school and the number of hours allocated for the position.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Basic term life insurance
• Optional direct primary care plan
• Various optional supplemental benefits
• Public pension (for positions working more than 6 hours per day)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience working with students with special needs (preferred)
• Flexibility to meet changing student needs and strong tutorial skills
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents
• Strong desire to see young people succeed
• Positive attitude and ability to complete tasks independently
• Strong office computer, oral, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of child‑guidance principles, basic instructional methods, and techniques
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department

Highly‑Qualified Preference

• Two years of college experience from an accredited college
• A two‑year college degree from an accredited college
• Pass the Para‑Pro Assessment
• One year (or 1,000 hours) of previous employment in a school or working with children
• Pass annual school‑level evaluations
• Completed 48 credit hours of college‑level classes from an accredited college
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials