Young | 6.5hr Pre-K Special Education Assistant | NAEYC | 2026-2027 School Year

PURPOSE

Aid in providing care supervision and learning activities to preschool-age children in a classroom setting; assist with planning and implementing activities tailored to the needs and interests of children with special educational needs.

Work Schedule

School year
Work Hours: Shifts typically between 7:15am and 3:30pm, with exact times varying based on school needs and position allocation.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Optional Direct Primary Care Plan
• Variety of Optional Supplemental Benefits
• Public Pension for positions exceeding 6 hours per day

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous experience working with students with special needs preferred
• Flexible to meet changing student needs
• Strong tutorial skills
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents
• Positive attitude and ability to work independently
• Strong office computer and communication skills
• Knowledge of child guidance principles and practices
• Experience supervising students in community settings
• Willingness to participate in training provided by the Special Education Department
• Preferably highly-qualified candidate

Required Education and Credentials

• Two years of college experience from an accredited college or a two-year college degree from an accredited college
• Pass the Para-Pro Assessment
• One year or 1000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children
• Annual school-level evaluations completed
• 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college
• Current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition
• CDA Credential equivalent as defined by NAEYC (at least 12 college credits in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education)
• Associate's degree in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education
• Completed 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited college
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

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