Thornton Creek Elementary - Special Education Assistant 1-1 - 1.0 FTE

Seattle Public Schools•Thornton Creek Elementary, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a one-on-one position with an assigned service pathway that is To-Be-Determined. The role of Special Education Assistant is to assist in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in a regular or self-contained classroom. This includes assisting in implementing instructional plans, monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time, providing information to appropriate school personnel, and attending IEP meetings. Responsibilities may vary based on school/program needs, such as generalist, severe/profound, behavior disorder, hearing impaired, or autism.

Requirements

Ability to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
Ability to read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others.
Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
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 perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills.
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.
Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Flexibility to work with data utilizing defined and similar processes.
Flexibility 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.
Problem-solving skills to identify issues and create action plans when working with others.
Independent interpretation for problem-solving with data.
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.
One of the following: a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment, an associate degree or higher, seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at the one hundred level or higher, or completion of an apprenticeship as a paraeducator.
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 under the direction of the teacher to ensure all special education students can participate.
Administers a variety of materials and assignments (e.g., tests, homework, grades papers, folders) to assist the teacher in evaluating student progress and organizing individual student needs.
Administers first aid and medical assistance as required.
Assists students with personal care needs due to medical conditions or physical limitations to allow them to function in the school environment.
Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures) for information acquisition and conveyance.
Confers regularly with teachers (special education and mainstream) to assist in evaluating student progress and implementing IEP objectives.
Confers with teachers and/or parents (e.g., phone calls, emails, parent-teacher meetings, recording student progress) to provide information on student progress as per their individual educational program.
Directs and implements behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions to meet special education student needs, ensure safety, and provide a consistent environment.
Instructs students in individual and group settings (e.g., academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills) to reinforce instructional objectives, implement remediation plans, and ensure student success.
Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g., adapting materials, checking papers, attendance, setting up adapted projects) to ensure availability and provide reliable information.
Monitors students during assigned periods in various school environments (e.g., restrooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots) to aid students and provide a safe and positive learning environment.
Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.