Educational Assistant - Special Education- Structured Skills Center

Position: Educational Assistant - Special Education- Structured Skills Center (2026/2027 School Year)
Position Type:
Classified Special Education/Structured Skills Center (SSC)

Date Posted:
5/18/2026

Location:
Structured Skills Center (SSC)
Final date to receive applications: In-District Bargaining Unit Members May 22, 2026. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.

Projected Start Date: Approximately September 2, 2026 . Exact date to be determined by the district.

7 hours/day, 182 days/year

Salary Range 13 $ 25.09 to $34.38/hour

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described.

If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT - STRUCTURED SKILLS CENTER (SPECIAL EDUCATION)

POSITION SUMMARY: The Educational Assistant - Structured Skills Center (Special Education) (EA-SSC) provides educational supports through instruction and supervision of students with significant behavioral disabilities along with debilitating mental health issues under the direct supervision of special education teacher, specialist and/or classroom teacher. These students may have one or more academic, emotional, cognitive, physical and/or sensory challenges in addition to a mental health diagnosis.

The EA-SSC provides instruction to individual or small groups of students completes routine clerical tasks for teachers; and assists students by providing for special health care needs including medication administration. Additionally, EA-SSCs will be trained and certified to drive students to and from students' home schools or outside activities using district provided vehicle.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Prior job-related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children
• Education Required:
  
  Completed associates or higher degree, completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 college quarter hours or more) or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics through the high school level
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing
  
  Required:
  
  Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance;
  First Aid/CPR card;
  Bloodborne Pathogen training;
  Type 20 driver's certification to drive specialized district bus

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional practices
• Performing basic clerical functions and basic arithmetic calculations
• Operating standard office equipment as well as computer programs and applications (e.g. email, system applications, word processing)
• Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing (e.g. correct spelling, grammar and punctuation)
• Read, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and policies
• Understanding and carrying out oral verbal and written instructions
• Providing for special health care needs of students
• Understanding and addressing students with special needs
• Rapidly learn methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations
• Functioning as a self-starter, who works well independently or in a team
• Planning, prioritizing and completing assignments with minimum supervision
• Handling multiple projects, and tasks to meet scheduled deadlines
• Interacting with persons of different age groups and cultural backgrounds

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Works under the guidance and direction of Special Education Teacher, Specialist, and/or classroom teacher with access to assistance and consultation
• Works collaboratively by assisting teachers in implementing lesson plans and/or developing students' daily living and behavioral skills (e.g. hygiene and grooming, anger-management, social skills)
• Under the direction of the special education teacher, provides instructional practice and review to individual, small groups, and/or whole groups of students
• Participates in regularly scheduled clinical, triage and data team meetings with special education teacher and support staff
• Adapts classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher to support and/or reinforce individual and classroom learning objectives
• Implements behavioral strategies, as directed by the classroom teacher, to individual, small groups and/or whole groups of students (eg. Collaborative Problem Solving)
• Administers first aid and medical assistance (e.g. tube feeding to students, catheterization,…