Special Ed Associate-Jr​/Sr

Hours 7 work hours per day

Days 178

Work Days;
Beginning August 17,2026 (days prorated if hired after the start of the year)

Pay Rate $14.50 per hour

Reports To Classroom Teacher and Building Administration Position

* The special education classroom associate provides instructional, supervisory and behavioral support to students under the direction of the certified teaching staff and building principal. The associate contributes to a safe and effective learning environment by assisting classroom teacher, working with small groups or individual students and maintaining consistent expectations throughout the school day.*

The special education classroom associate provides instructional, supervisory and behavioral support to students under the direction of the certified teaching staff and building administration. The associate contributes to a safe and effective learning environment by assisting classroom teacher, working with small groups or individual students and maintaining consistent expectations throughout the school day.

A positive and encouraging attitude can greatly impact a student's learning experience and overall well-being.

• Assist in setting up classroom routines and transitions, such as greeting students and ensuring that classroom technologies (e.g., Chromebooks) follow established guidelines.
• Inform the teacher promptly of observed behaviors needing further attention or that may require office intervention.
• Be familiar with established protocols for office-handled Work with classroom teachers to support students needing assistance.
• Assist in managing student behavior with positive behavior strategies.
• Follow classroom expectations from multiple teachers and building expectations from administration.
• Supervise and maintain discipline in the bus area, lunchroom, classrooms, in traffic congested areas and during transitions.
• Help maintain a supportive and compassionate classroom climate.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students by executing school emergency procedures and protocols effectively during drills and real emergencies.
• Must be able to work patiently with maturing students, as they often have varying learning paces, and may display impulsive or reactive behaviors.
• Help monitor student behavior and provide immediate redirection when minor incidents (e.g., brief disrespectful language, mild disruptions) occur.
• Work closely with administrative staff during incidents requiring escalation to ensure that appropriate office-handled protocols are followed.
• Model appropriate language and behavior, ensuring that all students adhere to the school's expectations for respectful dialogue.
• Must follow and carryout student IEP's at the guidance of the special ed Consult with Special Education Teacher in an ongoing basis.
• May require assisting students with mobility or physical needs.
• Monitor classroom technology to ensure that students use digital tools appropriately, in line with guidelines for using school technology to prevent misuse or misinterpretation of communication.

• To Establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of the work.
• Assist teachers and students in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to classrooms, small groups, and potential one-on-one situations.
• Supervise and maintain discipline in the bus area, lunchroom, classrooms, in traffic congested areas and during transitions.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, families