Harris | Moderate Mental Disability Special Education Assistant

Job Description

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 7:15 am – 3:30 pm (exact times may vary)
• 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

Must have a high school diploma or GED, be flexible to meet changing needs, possess strong tutorial skills, relate well with students, staff, and parents, have a strong desire to help young people succeed, maintain a positive attitude, work independently, and have strong office, computer, oral, and written communication skills.

Must possess knowledge of child‑guidance principles and practices, basic instructional methods and techniques, be willing to supervise students in community settings, and participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.

• Two 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 coursework from an accredited college
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentials

• Position type:
  Part‑time
• Salary: $15.51–$18.64 per hour
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required
• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Posted:
  Jun 22, 2026 4:00 am (UTC)
• Starting date:
  To be determined