Special Education Assistant

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials and classrooms for activities.
• Supervise and assist children in the classroom and other areas of the school.
• Reinforce classroom lessons and provide other assistance as requested.
• Provide assistance to special needs students or coordinate 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), or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test.
• One (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting (preferred).
• Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Proof of education, training, and/or experience is required.

Degree Equivalency Formula: Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience. Master’s Degree = 6 years plus required years of experience.