Special Educational Assistant; K-5

Special Educational Assistant (K-5)

West Ottawa Public Schools
, Sheldon Woods Elementary School

Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education Assistant (Part-time)

Location: Sheldon Woods Elementary School, Ottawa, MI

Date Posted: 9/30/2025

Start Date: 10/06/2025

Hours: 29.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday)

Reports To: Principal

• CPI training preferred
• Good communication and collaboration skills with staff and students

• Assist the classroom teacher in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Provide one‑on‑one or small group instruction and reinforcement of skills.
• Support inclusion by helping students participate in general education settings.
• Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) as directed.
• Monitor and redirect student behavior using positive strategies.
• Provide emotional support, breaks, encouragement, and redirection as needed.
• Collect behavioral data for teacher/IEP team review.
• Help students with toileting or hygiene routines (if needed) and ensure student safety at all times, including monitoring for medical needs or seizures.
• Maintain regular communication with the supervising teacher about student progress and concerns.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development.
• Work collaboratively with general education staff to support student inclusion.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.
• Supervise students during transitions, recess, lunch, or field trips.
• Assist in data collection for academic and behavioral progress monitoring.
• Support use of assistive technology and specialized equipment.

• Able to be flexible and adjust quickly to the needs of the day.
• Willing to work in cold weather.

• Reaching:
  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Lifting:
  Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally.
• Grasping:
  Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking:
  Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken communication, quickly and accurately.
• Hearing:
  Perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels and receiving detailed oral information.
• Repetitive motions:
  Substantial wrist, hand, and finger movements.
• Environmental conditions:
  
  Exposure to workplace environmental conditions.
• Reliability:
  Provide consistent attendance.