Saint Joseph Central | 5.75hr Autistic Disability 1:1 Special Education Assistant | 2026-2027 School Year

PURPOSE

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

Work Schedule

School year
Work Hours: Shifts typically between 7:15am and 3:30pm, with exact times varying based on school needs and position hours.

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 and ability to work independently
• Strong office computer, oral, and written communication skills
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices
• Basic instructional methods and techniques
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings
• Participation in Special Education Department training
• Two years of college experience from an accredited college, a two-year college degree, passed the Para-Pro Assessment, one year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children, completed annual school-level evaluations, and completed 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college, or Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials for highly-qualified status

Full Position Description

Special Education Assistant Job Description