Whittier Elementary - Special Education Assistant 1-1 (multiple positions) - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools•Whittier Elementary, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to a student in the Focus service pathway. 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. At Whittier, all Instructional Assistants (IA’s) are expected to work and serve students across all Special Education and general education programs. All IA’s will spend a portion of their day in the general education setting supporting students. Regardless of program identification, all students spend part of their day in their general education classroom and fully participate in grade level activities (specialists, field trips, recess, and lunch) with their grade level peers.

Requirements

Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices
Knowledge of age-appropriate student activities
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
Knowledge of conflict resolution
Knowledge of stages of child development/ behavior
Ability to adhere to safety practices
Ability to operate standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
Ability to gather and/or collate data
Ability to use job-related equipment
Ability to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances
Ability to work with data utilizing defined and similar processes
Ability to operate equipment using standardized methods
Ability to work with a wide diversity of individuals
Ability to work with similar types of data
Ability to utilize job-related equipment
Ability to problem solve to identify issues and create action plans
Ability to perform independent interpretation of data
Ability to perform moderate problem solving with equipment
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities
Ability to communicate with diverse groups
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to work with constant interruptions
Ability to keyboard
Ability to learn to use personal computers
May require the ability to do basic signing
High school diploma or equivalent
Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment as published by PESB; OR Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; OR 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 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

Adapts 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.