Leschi Elementary - Special Education Assistant 1-1 (Extended Resource) - 1.0 FTE

About the role

This position is assigned 1‑1 student in the Extended Resource service pathway. The job of Special Education Assistant/ISE‑203 assists in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in regular or self‑contained classrooms; assists in implementing instructional plans; monitors student behavior during non‑classroom time; provides information to appropriate school personnel; and attends IEP meetings. Duties vary according to school/program needs (e.g., generalist, severe/profound, behavior disorder, hearing impaired, autism, etc.). Reports to the building Principal if assigned through staffing formulas; if based centrally, reports to the assigned Special Education Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under teacher direction to enable special education student participation.
• Administer various materials and assignments (tests, homework, grading papers, folders, etc.) to assist the teacher in evaluating progress and organizing individual student needs.
• Administer first aid and medical assistance as required.
• Assist students with personal care needs due to medical condition or physical limitations (e.g., toileting, diaper changing, tube feeding, assisting menstruating students).
• Attend meetings and in‑service presentations (first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) to acquire or convey job‑related information.
• Confer regularly with special education and/or mainstream teachers to evaluate student progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Communicate with teachers and/or parents (phone, email, parent‑teacher meetings, notebooks) regarding student progress as established in the IEP.
• Direct and implement behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions to meet student needs, ensure safety, and provide consistency.
• Instruct students in academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc., in individual and group settings to reinforce instructional objectives and remediate deficiencies per IEP goals.
• Maintain instructional materials and student files/records (adapting materials, checking papers, attendance, setting up adapted projects, etc.).
• Monitor students during assigned periods in various school environments (restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) to aid students and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

Knowledge: basic math (fractions, percents, ratios); ability to read manuals, write documents in prescribed formats, present information; understand complex multi‑step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge includes instructional procedures, age‑appropriate student activities, safety practices, conflict resolution, stages of child development/behavior.

Skills: perform multiple non‑technical tasks, adhere to safety practices, operate standard office equipment and pertinent software, prepare and maintain accurate records.

Abilities: gather/collate data, use job‑related equipment, work flexibly with others, handle data with defined processes, operate equipment via standardized methods, work with diverse individuals, maintain confidentiality, work as part of a team, handle constant interruptions, keyboard proficiency, learn to use personal computers, possibly basic signing.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent plus one of the following: qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment (PESB); associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university; 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at 10