Special Education Assistant​/no Life Skills TEMPORARY

Special Education Assistant – Instructional (Full-time / No Benefits (Temporary))

Location:

Cold Spring Elementary School

Availability:
January 22, 2026 – June 12, 2026

Hours:

35 hours per week (exact hours to be determined)

Compensation: $18.52 per hour, plus $1.25 per hour if student toileting required.

Perform a wide variety of duties in support of student individualized education programs in both special (Life Skills) and regular education settings as directed and supervised by a professional staff member. Must work as a team member, exercise good judgment, prioritize tasks, and communicate effectively orally and in writing. All other duties as assigned. Utilize crisis prevention techniques/strategies (including possible restraint as a last resort) with students who require such in their IEP.

Training will be provided via CBSD.

• Support student individualized education programs in special and regular education settings.
• Work as a team member, exercise good judgment, prioritize tasks and communicate effectively.
• Utilize crisis prevention techniques, including restraint as a last resort, under CBSD training.
• Assist with student toileting when required.

• Minimum 2 years college coursework or Associate Degree preferred.
• High School Diploma, Transcripts or GED equivalent required at time of hire.
• Ability to work as a team member, exercise good judgment, prioritize tasks, communicate effectively with students and adults, and be a positive role model.

• Ability to work in a school setting for extended periods, including sitting, standing, bending, reaching, walking, talking, hearing, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Some assignments may require lifting more than 50 lbs. while assisting students with personal care or restraint.

Apply through the CBSD Employment Portal on or before February 28, 2026. EOE. All employment is provisional for 90 days as required by ACT 168 of 2014. New CBSD hires must complete the ACT 168 Inquiry Form included in the New Hire Checklist.