McClure Middle - Special Education Assistant (Medically Fragile) - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools•McClure Middle School, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Assistant/ISE-203 is assigned to the Medically Fragile service pathway and assists with the supervision, care, and instruction of students with special needs in regular or self-contained classrooms. The role supports teachers in implementing instructional plans, monitors student behavior during classroom and non-classroom periods, provides information to school personnel and families, and attends IEP meetings. Duties vary according to school and program needs. The assistant adapts classroom activities and materials under teacher direction, supports student learning and progress evaluation, provides first aid and medical assistance as required, and helps students with personal care needs related to medical conditions or physical limitations. The position also carries out behavioral plans, maintains instructional materials and student records, and monitors students across school environments to promote safety and a positive learning environment. The position requires working under direct supervision using standardized procedures, while potentially leading, guiding, or coordinating others. It involves working with diverse individuals, adapting to changing priorities and interruptions, maintaining confidentiality, and using job-related equipment and basic computer applications. The work is generally performed in a clean and healthy school environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Meet at least one of the following paraeducator qualification pathways: earn a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment as published by PESB; hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university; earn 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university; or complete a paraeducator apprenticeship registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.
Valid Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
Secure Training, CPR, and First Aid training.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance.
Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices, age-appropriate student activities, safety practices and procedures, conflict resolution, and stages of child development and behavior.
Ability to perform basic math; read manuals; write documents in prescribed formats; present information; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Ability to adhere to safety practices, operate standard office equipment and pertinent software, and prepare and maintain accurate records.
Ability to adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, maintain confidentiality, work as part of a team, and work with constant interruptions.
Ability to keyboard and learn to use personal computers; basic signing may be required.
Ability to gather or collate data and use job-related equipment.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and materials under teacher direction so students with special education needs can participate.
Administer materials and assignments to assist teachers with evaluating student progress and organizing student needs.
Provide first aid and medical assistance as required.
Assist students with personal care needs resulting from medical conditions or physical limitations, potentially including toileting, diaper changing, tube feeding, and menstrual care.
Attend meetings and in-service presentations, including training related to first aid, CPR, and emergency procedures.
Confer regularly with special education and mainstream teachers about student progress and implementation of IEP objectives.
Communicate with teachers and parents about student progress as established in the student's IEP.
Direct and implement behavioral plans to support student needs and safety and provide a consistent environment.
Instruct students individually and in groups in academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, and other activities to reinforce instructional objectives and IEP goals.
Maintain instructional materials and student files and records, including adapting materials, checking papers, recording attendance, and setting up adapted projects.
Monitor students during assigned periods in school environments such as restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeterias, and parking lots.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality, work collaboratively, and adapt to changing priorities and interruptions.