Harrison Hill | 6.5hr Pre-K Special Education Assistant | NAEYC | 2026-2027 School Year

PURPOSE

Aid in providing care supervision and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom setting; assist with planning and implementing activities tailored to the needs and interests of children with special educational needs.

Work Schedule

• School year
• Shifts typically between 7:15am and 3:30pm
• Exact hours may vary based on school needs and position allocation

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Basic term life insurance
• Optional direct primary care plan
• Variety of 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
• Flexible to meet changing student needs
• Strong tutorial skills
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents
• Desire to see young people succeed
• Positive attitude
• Independent task completion ability
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices
• Basic instructional methods and techniques
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department
• Preferably highly-qualified candidate

Required Education and Certifications

• Two years of college experience from an accredited college
• 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
• Annual school-level evaluations completed
• 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials required by NAEYC

Additional Information

If selected for an interview, candidates must provide proof of education at the time of interview.