WH: Floating Special Education Assistant, up to 6.0 hrs/day

Traverse City Area Public Schools•Traverse City, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education Assistant (Float) provides assistance to special education students in the classroom. The position reports to the building principal, with daily responsibilities guided by the teacher designated by the principal. It is located at Willow Hill Elementary School and is scheduled for up to 6.0 hours per day during the school year: 180 work days plus 9 paid holidays. The role is hourly and non-exempt. The assistant supports students’ academic, personal, behavioral, and physical needs across regular education and categorical classrooms, as well as settings such as physical education, music, art, lunch, recess, and field trips. The role also includes assisting with instruction and educational materials, participating in planning and IEP meetings when requested, maintaining records, and attending training or in-services as requested. The position requires consistent attendance, the ability to work collaboratively and independently, and the physical capacity to assist students and complete classroom and building tasks. Work is typically indoors with moderate to elevated noise, but may involve varied temperatures and slippery or uneven ground. A criminal history background check is required.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
Basic knowledge of computers and technology.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to follow directions and work independently.
Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to resolve conflict.
Dependable and reliable, and able to protect sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to report regularly and consistently and maintain consistent, punctual attendance.
Ability to perform frequent walking and physical activity, use hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying, and move around the classroom, building, and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching.
Ability to listen and communicate information and ideas orally to a diverse population.
Ability to discern information, formulate appropriate actions, think critically, and provide appropriate solutions.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Must be available during the school year according to the district's school-year and position work-day calendars.
Must pass a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous college credit.
WorkKeys certification.
College degree.

Responsibilities

Assist special education students with academics in regular education classrooms.
Assist students in categorical classrooms.
Assist special education students in physical education, music, art, lunch, and recess as needed.
Take part in planning meetings and IEPs as requested.
Assist with small-group non-direct instruction.
Assist with large-group non-direct instruction.
Assist students with physical challenges, including wheelchairs, scribing, daily living skills, and communication devices.
Assist with self-help needs such as toileting, diapering, dressing, feeding, and dispensing medications according to district policy.
Monitor students on behavior plans and other students as needed under the direction of the special education teacher.
Serve as a witness for medication administration if requested.
Attend training or in-services as requested.
Accompany special education students on field trips.
Maintain classroom records as requested.
Adapt lessons and educational materials to meet student needs as directed by the classroom teacher.
Work with students in a consistent and individualized manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.