SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT (CROSS CAT) - McKinley

Canton City School District•Canton, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Assistant (Cross Cat) at McKinley High School works 6.5 hours per day for 191 days per year. The starting hourly rate is $18.95. This role involves assisting teachers in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and supporting students to meet their educational needs, fostering independence and personal responsibility. The assistant will provide various forms of support, including lavatory assistance, help during lunch and recreational activities, and transportation to and from classes and on trips. A key aspect of the role is understanding and maintaining the academic and behavioral standards set by the certified teacher. Additional duties include assisting students with bus loading/unloading and participating in active therapy programs. Applicants must be Highly Qualified, which means having two years of college (48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours), an Associate's Degree, or passing the Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam. A valid Educational Aide Permit is also required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Educational Aide Permit
Confidentiality
Honesty
Cooperate and get along with others
Work as a member of a team
Highly Qualified status (Two years of college, Associate's Degree, or passed Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam)
Submit a copy of Praxis Paraprofessional Assessment Exam results or college transcripts
Valid Educational Aide Permit, or obtain one immediately upon employment

Responsibilities

Assists the teacher to implement the IEP’s
Assists students as needed to fulfill their educational needs
Helps students develop a sense of independence and personal responsibility
Provides lavatory assistance when necessary
Assists students during lunch and recreational activities
Assists students to and from classes
Assists students on trips
Understands and maintains the academic and behavioral standards set for the students by the certified teacher
Assists students loading and unloading on buses
Assists in active therapy programs
Performs other duties as assigned