Lafayette Elementary - Special Education Assistant 1-on-1 (Resource) - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools•Lafayette Elementary, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a 1-on-1 Special Education instructional assistant assigned a 1st grade student in the Resource service pathway. The 1-on-1 Instructional Assistant provides dedicated, trained support to a student with disability-related needs throughout the school day, including general and special education settings, transitions, lunch/recess, personal-care routines, and other school environments. The purpose of the position is to ensure the student has safe and meaningful access to instruction, peers, and school activities while promoting independence, communication, self-advocacy, and inclusion. Support should be provided using the least intrusive level of assistance necessary. The student should have regular opportunities to complete tasks independently, make choices, communicate needs, interact directly with peers and teachers, and develop self-advocacy skills. The 1:1 Instructional Assistant should remain available for access and safety while stepping back when direct assistance is not needed. The role is not intended to unnecessarily separate the student from peers or replace instruction from general or special education teachers. The job of Special Education Assistant/ISE-203 is done for the purpose/s of assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings. Special Education Assistant job duties vary according to the school/program needs, i.e., generalist, severe/profound, behavior disorder, hearing impaired, autism, etc.

Requirements

Support safe mobility and wheelchair navigation, including transfers, positioning, and use of adaptive equipment.
Assist with toileting, clothing management, hygiene, and other personal-care needs according to established plans and training.
Support access to classroom materials, adaptive equipment, instruction, and communication.
Assist with transitions and implement established fatigue, rest, health, and safety supports.
Implement accommodations and IEP supports under the direction of certificated and related-service staff.
Support participation across classrooms, recess, lunch, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities.
Communicate relevant observations and collect data as directed by the educational team.
Participate in required training related to the student's mobility, personal-care, health, safety, communication, and educational needs.
Adapts, under the direction of the teacher, classroom activities, assignments and/or materials for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
Administers a variety of materials and assignments (e.g. tests, homework, grades papers, folders, etc.) for the purpose of assisting teacher in evaluating students' progress and/or organizing the individual needs of the student.
Administers first aid and medical assistance as required for the purpose of providing appropriate care for injured children.
Assists students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations for the purpose of allowing students to function in school environment.
Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Confers with teacher/s (special education and/or mainstream teacher) on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Confers with teachers and/or parents (e.g. phone calls, e-mails, parent-teacher meetings, recording student progress in a notebook, etc.) for the purpose of providing information related to the student's progress as established in their individual educational program.
Directs and Implements behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students needs, protecting the safety of the child and others, and providing a consistent environment.
Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implement plans for remediation of students deficiencies in accordance with students individual educational program goals and ensuring students success in school.
Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, checking papers, attendance, set up adapted projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of aiding students and providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
Read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Instructional procedures and practices.
Age appropriate student activities.
Safety practices and procedures.
Conflict resolution.
Stages of child development/ behavior.
Adhering to safety practices.
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Gather and/or collate data.
Use job-related equipment.
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Work with data utilizing defined and similar processes.
Operate equipment using standardized methods.
Work with a wide diversity of individuals.
Work with similar types of data.
Problem solving to identify issues and create action plans.
Adapting to changing work priorities.
Communicating with diverse groups.
Maintaining confidentiality.
Working as part of a team.
Working with constant interruptions.
Ability to keyboard.
Learn to use personal computers.
Ability to do basic signing.
Working under direct supervision using standardized procedures.
Leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others.
Operating within a defined budget.
Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions.
High school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following: (a) Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment as published by PESB; or (b) Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or (c) Have earned seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at the one hundred level or higher at an accredited college or university; or (d) Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
Valid State of Washington Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Secure Training, CPR, First Aid.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Support safe mobility and wheelchair navigation, including transfers, positioning, and use of adaptive equipment.
Assist with toileting, clothing management, hygiene, and other personal-care needs according to established plans and training.
Support access to classroom materials, adaptive equipment, instruction, and communication.
Assist with transitions and implement established fatigue, rest, health, and safety supports.
Implement accommodations and IEP supports under the direction of certificated and related-service staff.
Support participation across classrooms, recess, lunch, assemblies, field trips, and other school activities.
Communicate relevant observations and collect data as directed by the educational team.
Participate in required training related to the student's mobility, personal-care, health, safety, communication, and educational needs.
Adapts, under the direction of the teacher, classroom activities, assignments and/or materials for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities.
Administers a variety of materials and assignments (e.g. tests, homework, grades papers, folders, etc.) for the purpose of assisting teacher in evaluating students' progress and/or organizing the individual needs of the student.
Administers first aid and medical assistance as required for the purpose of providing appropriate care for injured children.
Assists students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations for the purpose of allowing students to function in school environment.
Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.
Confers with teacher/s (special education and/or mainstream teacher) on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.
Confers with teachers and/or parents (e.g. phone calls, e-mails, parent-teacher meetings, recording student progress in a notebook, etc.) for the purpose of providing information related to the student's progress as established in their individual educational program.
Directs and Implements behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students needs, protecting the safety of the child and others, and providing a consistent environment.
Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implement plans for remediation of students deficiencies in accordance with students individual educational program goals and ensuring students success in school.
Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, checking papers, attendance, set up adapted projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information.
Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of aiding students and providing a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.