Shambaugh | 5.5hr Autistic Disability 1:1 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.

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 and 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
• Two-year college degree from an accredited college
• Passing 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

Full Position Description

Special Education Assistant Job Description