Special Education Assistant

The special education assistant will assist the special education teacher in meeting the diversified needs of students with various disabilities. As a part of this assignment, you will be required to assist in classroom modifications, communicate with regular and special education staff, provide structure and feedback, and may work with other students as assigned.
Examples of duties may include, but not be limited to the following:
• Assist in communication throughout the school day in a variety of settings (recess, lunch, peer interactions, emergency drills) as stated in the IEP.
• At the direction of the teacher, work on academic, communication, social, and self-help skills.
• Assist the teacher in behavior management and classroom maintenance activities.
• Assist the teacher in providing instructional activities and reinforcement for special education students.
• Physically assist with students including lifting as needed.
• Supervise students during structured and unstructured times at the direction of the teacher.
• Implement behavior management strategies for a student or a group of students.
• Assist in the behavior management of student(s) by carrying out plans for student(s) and supervising individual students in both structured and unstructured settings.
• Assist with personal care procedures as needed for students (ex. dressing, toileting, feeding, etc.).
• Other assignments as directed by the teacher or principal of the building.