Special Education Assistant

Summary Description

Performs specialized work by assisting special education teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students with disabilities to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. The position is responsible for assisting assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials, preparing classrooms for activities, supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing classroom lessons, and providing other assistance as requested; incumbents may be responsible for providing assistance to special needs students or coordinating special projects and programs as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing instructional materials
• Prepares classrooms for activities
• Supervises and assists children in the classroom and in other areas of the school
• Reinforces classroom lessons
• Provides other assistance as requested
• May assist with providing assistance to special needs students or coordinating special projects and programs as assigned

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours)
• A passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test
• One (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid

Skills

• Ability to work under direct supervision according to set procedures

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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