Special Education Assistant- Discovery Kindergarten

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborate effectively with special education staff, general education teachers, therapists, and families to promote student success
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold the dignity of all students
• Provide individualized and small-group instructional/behavioral support aligned with students’ IEP goals
• Collect data on student performance and behavior to support progress monitoring and IEP reporting
• Implement behavioral support plans and use positive behavior intervention strategies
• Supervise students as directed to ensure safety and engagement during transitions, meals, recess, and other school routines in various settings
• Aid students with self-care and daily life skills as needed, such as toileting and personal hygiene activities
• Deal with student bodily fluids in accordance with guidelines established as part of detailed universal precautions, lifting in/out of assistive apparatuses/equipment, and clerical tasks
• Engage in other support tasks as directed or assigned by the teacher, school principal, or his/her designee, or the Director of Special Education or his/her designee

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

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Seldom: Stand for extended periods of time
• Sometimes: Lift 25 pounds, carry 25 pounds
• Very Frequent: See for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter

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. 182 days per year.

Pay Rate

$15.75 per hour + .75 cent differential

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to read and write
• Willingness and desire to work with special needs children
• Effective human relations skills including a calm and patient personality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

Previous experience with special needs children is preferred