Special Education Assistant- Lincoln County High School
About The Position
The Special Education Assistant supports students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments and learning activities to reinforce concepts, help students reach academic goals, and follow their Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Support may include visual, auditory, and tactile stimulation, assistance with classroom assignments and assessments, and modifying materials to meet individual needs. The assistant works with Special Populations teachers and communicates with instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents or guardians to help evaluate student progress and implement IEP and academic objectives. The role includes setting up and facilitating individual workstations, helping with practice and group activities, and monitoring students in varied settings to provide a safe and positive learning experience. Depending on student IEPs and needs, duties may include escorting and supervising students in the lunchroom, cafeteria, and hallways; implementing behavior strategies under teacher supervision; and assisting with daily living activities such as meals, toileting, medical-condition monitoring, and lifting or positioning students as instructed. The assistant maintains classroom routines when the teacher is performing other educational duties and complies with district policies and applicable state and federal law. Physical presence is an essential function of the job.
Requirements
- Physical presence is an essential function of the job.
Responsibilities
- Assist students individually or in small groups with lesson assignments and learning activities to reinforce concepts and help them reach academic goals in accordance with their IEPs.
- Provide visual, auditory, and tactile stimulation as needed throughout the day.
- Assist with classroom assignments, tests, homework, and make-up work to support Special Populations teachers in instruction.
- Modify instructional materials to fit individual student needs when needed.
- Communicate with instructional staff, professional support personnel, and parents or guardians to assist in evaluating progress and implementing IEP or academic objectives.
- Set up and facilitate individual workstations and assist with drill and practice, group projects, and seat work.
- Monitor students individually or in groups in classrooms and other settings, including playgrounds, field trips, libraries, and bus loading or unloading areas, to provide a safe and positive learning experience.
- When specified by an IEP, escort students to and from the lunchroom; monitor students in the cafeteria and hallways; keep noise levels reasonable; report discipline problems; and help keep the student's table area clean.
- Report student observations and incidents, including accidents, fights, social behavior, rule violations, and safety conditions, to appropriate instructional or administrative personnel.
- Implement behavior strategies under the supervision of the Special Populations teacher, including strategies addressing physical or verbal aggression and non-compliance.
- When required, assist with daily living activities, including meals, toileting, monitoring medical conditions, and lifting, transferring, or positioning students as instructed by a teacher or therapist.
- Maintain classroom routines while the teacher performs other educational duties.
- Comply with district policies and applicable state and federal law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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