Wayne | Moderate Mental Disability Special Education Assistant

PURPOSE

Assist teachers with a variety of 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 for these positions typically occur within the hours of 7:15 am and 3:30 pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school and the number of hours allocated for the position.
• Benefits Included:
  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 benefits also include a public pension.

• Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Prefer candidates who have previous experience working with students with special needs.
• Must be flexible to meet the changing needs of students and have strong tutorial skills.
• Must be able to relate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Candidate must have a strong desire to see young people be successful.
• Must have a positive attitude and be able to complete tasks independently.
• Must have strong office computer, oral, and written communication skills.
• Incumbents must possess knowledge of child guidance principles and practices and basic instructional methods and techniques.
• Must be willing to supervise students in community settings.
• Must participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.