Wing Luke Elementary - Special Education Assistant 1-1 (Extended Resource) - 1.0 FTE

This position is assigned to the Extended Resource service pathway. For more information about our special education service pathways, visit the SPS Special Education Department website.

About the Role

The Special Education Assistant/ISE-203 assists in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in regular or self-contained classrooms. Responsibilities include implementing instructional plans, monitoring student behavior, providing information to school personnel, and attending IEP meetings. Duties vary based on program needs (e.g., generalist, severe/profound, behavior disorder, hearing impaired, autism).

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and materials under teacher direction to ensure participation for all special education students.
• Administers tests, homework, and assignments to assist in evaluating student progress and organizing individual needs.
• Provides first aid and medical assistance as required for injured children.
• Supports students with personal care needs (e.g., toileting, changing diapers, tube feeding, assisting menstruating students) to enable school functionality.
• Attends meetings and in-service training (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures) to acquire job-related information.
• Confers regularly with teachers and parents (via calls, emails, meetings) to report student progress per IEP objectives.
• Implements behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders to ensure safety and consistency.
• Instructs students individually or in groups (e.g., academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills) to reinforce IEP goals and remediate deficiencies.
• Maintains instructional materials and student records (e.g., adapting materials, tracking attendance, grading papers).
• Monitors students in various school environments (e.g., restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, buses, cafeteria) to ensure safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support work unit efficiency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus one of the following:
  • Qualifying score on the Education Testing Service (ETS) paraeducator assessment; or
  • Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution; or
  • 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100-level or higher; or
  • Completion of a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License or equivalent mobility.
• Ability to:
  • Perform basic math (fractions, percents, ratios) and follow multi-step instructions.
  • Adapt to changing priorities, communicate with diverse groups, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Work as part of a team, handle interruptions, and use standard office equipment/software.
  • Keyboard and potentially perform basic signing.
• Physical demands:
  • Seldom lifting up to 50 pounds (with or without assistance).
  • Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and fine finger dexterity.
  • 45% sitting, 25% walking, 30% standing during a 7-hour period.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance.
• Completion of required training (e.g., CPR, First Aid, Secure Training).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with children.

Benefits

Eligibility for benefits is determined by anticipated annual hours (630+ hours/year). Benefits are administered through the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).

Pay

Refer to the salary schedule for this role.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to the building Principal (if assigned through staffing formulas) or a designated Special Education Supervisor (if centrally based).