Special Education Assistant

Position: 1:1 Special Education Assistant
Reports To:

Building Principal/Special Education Supervisor

Work Schedule:

7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday

Salary: $18.01 starting hourly rate

* 1:1 Assistants who complete the school year in their assignments are eligible for a stipend in the amount of 10% of actual hours worked.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Must have a minimum of 48 semester hours of secondary education or have passed the PRAXIS PARAPRO exam

One or two years related experience working with students with disabilities is preferred

Must pass the written test or meet the educational requirements of the "No Child Left Behind Act"

Ability to meet the requirements and apply for an Educational Aide Permit with the Ohio Department of Education

Ability to work effectively with students, this may include students who display aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior

Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively

Organizational and problem solving skills

Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations

Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students

Knowledge and ability to apply behavior management techniques in enforcing school discipline in an appropriate context

Must possess the physical strength and ability required to lift, assist restrain, or pursue handicapped students

Clerical skills; including knowledge of office machines

Previous experience working with computers preferred

Maintains a good attendance record and is punctual