Special Education Assistant; SEA​/EA Clerical; FTE - Randall - FTE - SY

Special Education Assistant (0.661 SEA)/EA Clerical (0.139 FTE) - Randall - 0.8 FTE - 26-27 SY

Starting Compensation: $24.82 Hourly Wage (25-26 Salary Schedule)

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

Under the direct or general supervision of a building principal or department leader and 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 location and assignment.

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• 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.

• Positive Behavior Support:
  Assist with monitoring and implementing positive behavior strategies, behavior intervention plans (BIPs), and safe‑space procedures, supporting students in emotional regulation and behavioral success.
• 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 purposefully positioning oneself for continuous observation, performing frequent headcounts, maintaining reach‑close proximity during transitions, moving strategically throughout the room, and recognizing early precursors to behavioral or medical distress.
• Discreet Shadowing:
  Monitor at a distance in community job sites to ensure safe navigation without hindering student independence.

• 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.
• Dignified Assistance:
  Ensure all care is performed with the highest respect for privacy and age‑appropriateness.
• 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 to advocate for their own needs.
• Hygiene:
  Maintain strict sanitation protocols and personal protective equipment usage to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.

• Progress Monitoring:
  Record objective data as directed by CC teachers for use in developing student programming, including IEP goals, developmental milestones, ABC behavior logs, and Post‑Secondary Transition Plan (PTP) vocational metrics.
• Communication:
  Provide information for notebooks, home‑to‑school folders, or electronic logs to give families and teams daily updates on successes, care needs, and community performance.
• Confidentiality:
  Ensure absolute FERPA/HIPAA compliance regarding all student records, acknowledging the legal status of students who have reached the age of majority.
• Multidisciplinary Feedback:
  Collaborate with teachers, OT,…