Educational Assistant - Special Education; LE

Final date to receive applications: In-District Bargaining Unit Members June 17, 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.

Hours: 6 hours/day, 182 days/year

Salary Range: $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 encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every desired qualification. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

The Educational Assistant Special Education provides educational supports through instruction and supervision of students with disabilities under the direct supervision of special education teacher, specialist and/or classroom teacher; completes routine clerical tasks for teachers; and assists students by providing for special health care needs.

• Prior job‑related experience, paid or volunteer, with school age children.
• Completed associate or higher degree, completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (72 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.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, First Aid/CPR card, and Bloodborne Pathogen training.

• Principles of child development and instructional practices.
• Basic clerical functions and arithmetic calculations.
• Computer programs and applications such as email, system applications, and word processing.
• Effective communication in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Understanding and application of rules, regulations, and policies.
• Carrying out verbal and written instructions.
• Providing for special health care needs of students.
• Addressing students with special needs.
• Rapidly learning methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations.
• 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.

• Works under the guidance of Special Education Teacher, Specialist, and/or classroom teacher with access to assistance and consultation.
• Assists teachers in implementing lesson plans and developing students' daily living and behavioral skills.
• Provides instructional support to students in large groups, small groups, and one‑on‑one situations.
• Adapts classroom work/homework under teacher direction to support learning objectives.
• Administers first aid, medical assistance and delegated health services for medically fragile or injured children.
• Maintains specialized equipment for student learning needs and ensures a safe learning environment.
• Maintains classroom equipment and student files/records, including database entries for Medicaid billing.
• Monitors student activities for safety and learning needs.
• Performs record‑keeping, scheduling, copying, and other clerical functions to support teachers.
• Attends training and utilizes district‑approved de‑escalation and physical intervention techniques when needed.
• Develops materials for student IEP implementation.
• Uses progress monitoring tools to determine student learning outcomes and collects performance data.
• Evaluates situations and directs to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Work is performed in district schools, in both specialized and general education classrooms and other areas; involves lifting students up to 50 lbs. and exposure to personal or medical care needs.

• Assists other personnel as required to support their work activities for students and the Special Education program.
• Participates in meetings for sharing information and…