Lakeside | 5.75hr Mild Mental Disability Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

PURPOSE

Aid teachers with various instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms.

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

Work Schedule

• School Year
• Shifts typically between 7:15am and 3:30pm
• Exact start and end times may vary based on school needs and position hours

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 required
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents
• Desire to see young people succeed
• Positive attitude necessary
• Independent task completion ability
• Strong office computer skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices
• Basic instructional methods and techniques understanding
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings
• Participation in Special Education Department training