Harris | Deaf & Hard of Hearing Signing Assistant Special Education

Purpose

Assist teachers with instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms.

• Work Schedule:
  
  School year
• Work Hours:
  
  Shifts typically occur between 7:15am and 3:30pm. Exact times may vary based on school needs.
• Benefits:
  Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Basic Term Life Insurance, Optional Direct Primary Care Plan, various optional supplemental benefits. For positions working more than 6 hours per day includes public pension.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prefer previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Flexible to meet changing needs; strong tutorial skills.
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Positive attitude and ability to complete tasks independently.
• Strong office computer, oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of child guidance principles, practices, basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Willingness to supervise students in community settings.
• Participation in training provided by the Special Education Department.
• Prefer highly‑qualified candidates with:
  • Two or more years of college experience from an accredited college.
  • A two‑year college degree from an accredited college.
  • Passed the Para‑Pro Assessment.
  • One year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with children.
  • Passed annual school‑level evaluations.
  • Completed 48 credit hours of college‑level classes from an accredited college.
  • Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials.

Special Education Assistant Job Description.