Substitute Special Education Assistant

Opportunities available district-wide.

About the role

In the absence of the Special Education Paraprofessional, the substitute will assist and carry out the goals, objectives, and adaptations in the individual education plan of special needs students in various settings: classrooms, physical education, lunchroom, bus loading area, cafeteria, and common spaces.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the duties and responsibilities outlined in a student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Assist student(s) in individual and group settings, whether in the resource room or inclusive educational setting, including in the community or volunteer settings.
• Provide specialized instruction, interventions, and accommodations as outlined in the IEP.
• Team with the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher to deliver classroom instruction.
• Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills through play or interaction with the child.
• Assist the individual student in self-help and independent living skills.
• Supervise student(s) during lunch, time-out situations, recess, field trips, and emergency situations or in the temporary absence of the teacher.
• Monitor classroom instruction to ensure student progress and a safe learning environment.
• Perform bus duty, which may involve riding the bus, following prescribed bus programs, meeting the bus, and reporting student bus behavior/needs to the case manager.
• Participate physically with students in activities being taught.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Develop effective working relationships with students.
• Support building and classroom discipline policy.
• Maintain good communication skills and a cooperative working environment with other school staff.
• Maintain knowledge of the building procedures manual and school district policies.
• Work cooperatively with the building administrator, accepting constructive feedback and direction.
• Address disagreements with fellow employees constructively and respectfully.
• Perform other special education-related duties as assigned by the proper administrative authority.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Experience working with students with physical, cognitive, and/or mild behavioral needs preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs.
• Ability to assist students in individual or group settings, whether in the resource room, inclusive education setting, or in the community as a job coach.
• Ability to remain calm and patient in volatile situations and react quickly in a variety of scenarios.
• Ability to work under the supervision of a site principal and/or special education teacher.
• Ability to work with students and staff of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to interact with and maintain cooperative relationships with all levels of staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Pay

$15.00 per hour.