Educational Assistant - Special Education; LE

Openings as of 6/18/2026

Educational Assistant – Special Education (LE1)

• Position Type:
  Classified Special Education / Educational Assistant – Special Education
• Date Posted: 6/11/2026
• Location:
  
  Hall Elementary School

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
: 13 $ 25.09 to $34.38/hour

Statement of Inclusion
:
The district encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including those who believe they may not meet every stated qualification. Preference will be given to applicants with experience working 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 teachers, specialists, and/or classroom teachers; completes routine clerical tasks for teachers; and assists students by providing for special health‑care needs.

• Experience:
  
  Prior job‑related experience, paid or volunteer, with school‑age children.
• Education:
  
  Completed at least an associate’s degree or two years of higher education (72 college quarter hours or more). May also be satisfied by a rigorous standard of quality and formal state or local assessment demonstrating knowledge of instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance;
  First Aid/CPR card;
  Bloodborne Pathogen training.

• Knowledge of principles of child development and instructional practices.
• Performing basic clerical functions and arithmetic calculations.
• Using computer programs and applications (e.g., email, system applications, word processing).
• Communicating effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Reading, interpreting, and applying rules, regulations, and policies.
• Understanding and carrying out verbal and written instructions.
• Providing for the special health‑care needs of students.
• Understanding and addressing students with special needs.
• Rapidly learning methods and materials used in a variety of instructional situations.
• Functioning as a self‑starter, working 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 and direction of Special Education Teacher, Specialist, and/or classroom teacher.
• Works collaboratively by assisting 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 the direction of the teacher to support individual learning objectives.
• Administers first aid, medical assistance, and delegated health services for ill or medically fragile children.
• Maintains specialized equipment and classroom equipment needed for student learning and safety.
• Maintains student files and records, including database entries and Medicaid billing information.
• Monitors classroom activities to provide a safe, positive learning environment.
• Performs record keeping and clerical functions to support teachers.
• Attends training, maintains certifications, and utilizes de‑escalation and physical intervention techniques as needed.
• Develops materials for student IEP implementation.
• Uses progress monitoring tools under the guidance of the teacher.
• Evaluates situations and directs to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Continual strenuous effort such as lifting students up to 50 lbs. May involve exposure to students requiring personal or medical care.

• Assists other personnel as required to support their work activities.
• Participat…