Special Education Assistant, Northridge High School

Greeley•Greeley, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Assistant supports the academic programming and progress of individual students and/or small groups of students with identified significant needs. The role provides student-specific personal care and support and helps create an enriched learning environment that contributes to students’ development and intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth. The position is based at Northridge High School and is responsible to the building principal and department director where assigned.

Requirements

Associate degree, 48 semester hours, or passing scores on the WorkKeys exam.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to perform the functions of the position.
Ability to provide student-specific personal care support.
Previous experience working in a school setting or with children with special needs.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to move quickly from one position to another in response to student needs.
Ability and willingness to work in a team setting.
Positive attitude.
Upper-body strength and ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Regular attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

CPI training; training is provided.
CPR/First Aid; training is provided.
Paraprofessional experience.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Support the academic programming and progress of individual students and/or small groups of students with identified significant needs.
Provide student-specific personal care and support.
Assist with daily classroom activities.
Assist in collecting data.
Sanitize equipment and materials.
Provide support to staff.