Special Education Assistant, SRR, Class IV, 7 hours/day, 9 months

Stow-Munroe Falls City School District • Stow, OH

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About The Position

The Special Education Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting students with disabilities, enabling their participation in educational programs. This position involves providing personal care services, assisting with mobility, and ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment. The assistant works closely with teachers and supervisors to address the needs of assigned students and uphold school policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., negative tuberculosis test).
• Valid state department of education permit appropriate for the assignment.
• Ability to physically assist students with disabilities (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning).
• Self-directed, congenial disposition, and strong diplomacy skills.
• Successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, behavioral management, CPR, and/or first aid may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of assistive and augmentative devices.

Responsibilities

• Performs personal care services for students with disabilities to facilitate their participation in educational programs.
• Checks with the supervisor to learn about the needs of the assigned student and seeks advice when expectations are unclear.
• Promotes effective communication and assistance, using problem-solving techniques to address questions or concerns.
• Assists students with disabilities in participating in appropriate learning activities as directed by the teacher.
• Helps with bus loading and unloading procedures and inspects safety devices.
• Follows prescribed medical plans and assists students with personal hygiene care as trained by a licensed health care professional.
• Renders basic first aid and administers medications when a school nurse is unavailable.
• Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and respects personal privacy.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED