Job Description

The job of Education Assistant - Special Education is done for the purpose of improving special education students' success in the basic academics; relieving teachers of clerical tasks; and assisting students with special health care needs.

Responsibilities

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Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher; administers tests Assists special education students requiring daily care, (e.g. toileting, feeding, diapering, catheterizing, hygiene, etc.) Confers with teachers and/or parents as may be required; implements instructional programs and lesson plans Instructs students (individual or small groups) (e.g. reading, math, spelling, self esteem, behavioral skills, daily living skills, etc.) Maintains classroom equipment, work area, student files/records, (e.g. clean up after various class projects, entering grades, adapting instructional materials, audiovisual equipment, etc.) Monitors and assists special education students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments, (e.g. classrooms, rest rooms, hallways, cafeteria, labs, field trips, etc.) Participates in in-service workshops and training Performs record keeping and clerical functions, (e.g. scheduling, copying, instructional materials, correcting papers, compiling lists, etc.) Picks up and/or delivers homework/assignments to students at home Responds to emergency situations Assists other personnel as may be required

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent pre-employment proficiency test Criminal Justice/fingerprint clearance Ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English


Experience desired.



This is a 10 month School Year position only.