Special Education Assistant

Overview

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Summary:

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.

• Assist special education teachers in instructing and supervising the activities of students with disabilities.
• Prepare instructional materials and classrooms for activities.
• Supervise and assist students in the classroom and in other areas of the school.
• Reinforce classroom lessons and provide other assistance as requested.
• Coordinate special projects and programs as assigned.
• Work under direct supervision according to established procedures.

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 accredited program, or a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment Test, and one (1) year of experience working with children in an educational setting preferred. Must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR and First Aid.

(PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Degree Equivalency Formula:
Bachelor’s Degree = 4 years plus required years of experience;
Master’s Degree = 6 years plus required years of experience.

• Job function:
  Education and Training
• Industries:
  Education Administration Programs
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time

Note:

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