Special Education Assistant
About The Position
Performs specialized work by assisting special education teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students with disabilities to provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning classroom environment. The position is responsible for assisting assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials, preparing classrooms for activities, supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school, reinforcing classroom lessons, and providing other assistance as requested; incumbents may be responsible for providing assistance to special needs students or coordinating special projects and programs as assigned. The position works under direct supervision according to set procedures.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree, or two (2) years of college (minimum of 48 semester hours) from an, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment Test
- Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.
- (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)
Nice To Haves
- one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assisting special education teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students with disabilities
- Assisting assigned teachers in preparing instructional materials
- Preparing classrooms for activities
- Supervising and assisting children in the classroom and in other areas of the school
- Reinforcing classroom lessons
- Providing other assistance as requested
- Providing assistance to special needs students or coordinating special projects and programs as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
