Special Education Asst

About the role

While in the school setting and under the supervision of a teacher, participates in the direct care and instruction of students as prescribed by the Individualized Education Plan and the Grafton Treatment Plan. Assists the Teacher in implementation of instructional and therapeutic activities, preparing materials, collecting data, and providing for the supervision, personal care, and safety needs of assigned student(s).

Responsibilities

• Provides for the health, safety and wellness of students through supporting health and hygiene, utilizing infection control procedures, reporting serious incidents.
• Under the guidance of the assigned teacher and/or clinician, implements the students’ individualized educational and treatment plans.
• Collects data related to established treatment plan goals accurately and reliably.
• Documents services delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides a supportive and solution-focused environment through building trusting, respectful relationships, demonstrating knowledge about symptoms and supports associated with the diagnoses of assigned students and trauma-informed care approach, managing behavior crises safely, collaborating with the treatment team, and exhibiting exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.
• Participates in site management through ensuring a safe school environment and clean and organized classroom.
• Provides transportation for community-based school activities, which may require assisting with purchases and being accountable for program and client money.

Requirements

• Demonstrates teamwork and commitment to the mission, values, and vision of Grafton through demonstrating knowledge of the organization and demonstrating core values.

Qualifications

• Pursuing education in Teaching, Special Education, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or other relevant programs of study.

Skills

• Knowledge of symptoms and supports associated with the diagnoses of assigned students and trauma-informed care approach.
• Ability to manage behavior crises safely.
• Exhibiting exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.
• Collaborating with the treatment team.
• Building trusting, respectful relationships.

Benefits

• Caring for You, So You can Care for Others
• Free meals during shift, when working in the schools and residences
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care FSA & Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 5 free sessions per family member
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Work & Life Harmony: Flexible scheduling and resources to help you thrive at work and at home
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Retailer Retirement Plan with employer match - up to $2,500 annually
• Employee Discounts, including: Legal services and identity theft protection plan, Travel assistance, Virtual exercise & coaching, FREE will preparation services

Pay

Starting at $17.00/hr. up to $22.00/hr. commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling and resources to help you thrive at work and at home.