Special Education Assistant (1:1) [Vision] - (2026-2027) Sanford Middle

Job Title: Special Education Assistant (1:1) [Vision]

About the role

The Special Education Assistant (1:1) [Vision] position at Sanford Middle School supports students with moderate to severe disabilities. The role involves providing direct support to students, assisting staff in educational functions, and maintaining a safe and productive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities
• Aid MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services
• Work with students to improve personal skills and reinforce classroom learning
• Affirm positive behavior, conduct individual instruction, and promote socialization and communication
• Maintain student activities, promote respect, explain social norms, and manage disciplinary consequences
• Document behavior, observations, and anecdotal information for SAIL, IEP, and FBA
• Monitor and assist with medication, meal, bus, and class transitions
• Tend to and provide daily hygiene, personal, and health-related care for students
• Support students in community, recreational, school, and vocational training
• Assist students in classrooms and after-school programs

Requirements

• One of the following: Associate’s degree or higher in Education or closely related field
• Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits from an accredited institution
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment
• A high school diploma or GED certificate
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with children

Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR/AED, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training, and Special Education Orientation within one year
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• HSA & FSA
• Retailer plan

Pay

Salary range: $27.17 - $30.75 per hour

Schedule

FTE: 79.38 FTE; 31.75 hrs/wk, 41 weeks