Special Education Assistant; SEA​/Education Assistant - Clerical - West - FTE - SY

Special Education Assistant (SEA)/Education Assistant
- Clerical
- West - 0.938 FTE - 26-27 SY

Starting Compensation: $24.82 hourly wage (25-26 salary schedule)

Employment Type: Non-Exempt (0.938 FTE)

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants who have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and a passion for impactful work and learning.

Under the direct or general supervision of a building principal or department leader and the daily direction of a Special Education Teacher or Student Services staff, the Special Education Assistant performs highly specialized work with students with disabilities across the developmental lifespan. This position adapts to the specific needs of the assigned population: fostering foundational development in early childhood, supporting academic access in 4K‑12, providing necessary supplementary aids and services to follow student Individual Education Programs (IEPs), Behavior Support, Regulation Plans, and coaching vocational independence in 18–21‑year‑old transition services.

The exact population served will vary depending on the location and assignment of the role.

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• Instructional Support & Academic Assistance
  • Early Childhood (4K):
    Support learning through play‑based activities by navigating centers (sensory, blocks, dramatic play) and scaffolding foundational skills such as tool use (e.g., scissors, glue) and letter recognition.
  • Academic Reinforcement (4K‑12):
    Implement modified curriculum and intervention strategies to maximize student independence within the general education environment.
  • Transition (Ages 18–21):
    Provide on‑site job coaching at community work‑sites. Perform task analysis to break down vocational duties into manageable steps and gradually fade support as the student gains mastery.
  • Inclusive Literacy:
    Prepare adapted materials (e.g., recorded books, visual schedules, or communication boards) to ensure all students can access content at their developmental level.
• Behavioral Intervention & Student Supervision
  • Positive Behavior Support:
    Assist with monitoring and implementing positive behavior strategies, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and "safe space" procedures. This includes supporting students in emotional regulation and behavioral success using district‑approved techniques and safety protocols.
  • Environmental Adaptation:
    Assist in modifying the physical and social environment to foster a sense of belonging and increase student engagement in classroom and community activities.
  • Active Supervision:
    Maintain proactive, focused awareness of all students by intentionally positioning oneself to see and hear at all times. This involves scanning the environment to anticipate risks and provide a safety net while still allowing for student growth.
  • Key tasks include: performing frequent headcounts, maintaining "reach‑close" proximity during playground transitions or high‑sensory play, strategically moving throughout the room during lessons, recognizing early precursors to behavioral or medical distress, and monitoring from a distance at community job sites.
• Personal Care & Physical Assistance
  • Daily Living Support:
    Perform sensitive personal care tasks, including changing/dressing, eating, diapering/potty training, bathroom assistance, and administering tube feedings or medications per health plans.
  • Mobility & Technology:
    Assist with student transfers and the application of adaptive devices (wheelchairs, standers, gait trainers). Coach students to use high‑ or low‑tech communication devices.
  • Hygiene:
    Maintain strict sanitation protocols and PPE usage to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.
• Data Collection & Documentation
  • Progress Monitoring:
    Record objective data, as directed by CC Teachers, that can be used for the development of student programming. This data could be related to a student's IEP goals, developmental milestones, ABC behavior logs, and Post‑Secondary Transition Plan (PTP) vocational metrics.
  • Communication:
    Provide information contributing to notebooks, "Home‑to‑School" folders or electronic logs to provide…