Special Education Assistant

Essential Job Functions

• Develop positive respectful relationships with students and staff.
• Work in a positive, effective manner in the inclusion environment with students and staff.
• Be punctual with all assignments, professional in manner and speech, and notify co-workers and building administration prior to necessary absences.
• Effectively collaborate and share information with the teacher of record.
• Effectively answer questions and assist students with organizational skills, staying on task, and reviewing/re-teaching skills.
• Aid classroom teachers with daily duties.
• Facilitate small group instruction.
• Complete clerical duties as assigned by the teacher.
• Supervise student behavior and activities.
• Lift and move students.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Equipment Use

• Standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$15.75 per hour.

Work Schedule

The position's hours will be scheduled between 6.5 and 7.5 and will be finalized at the time of hire, depending on student needs.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and write.
• Willingness to help special needs children.
• Effective human relations skills that include a calm, patient personality.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Seldom: Less than 25%
• Occasional: 26 to 50%
• Often: 51 to 75%
• Very Frequent: Greater than 75%

• Very Frequent: Stand for extended periods of time.
• Very Frequent: Lift 25 pounds.
• Very Frequent: Carry 25 pounds.
• Very Frequent: Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
• Very Frequent: See for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.
• Very Frequent: Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.
• Very Frequent: Reach in all directions.

License/ Registration/ Certification

N/A

Education

A high school diploma or GED.

Experience

Previous experience is preferred.

Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status

Non-Exempt

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