Special Education Assistant; SEA - Emerson - FTE - SY

Position Summary

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.

• Early Childhood (4K):
  Support learning through play‑based activities by navigating centers (sensory, blocks, dramatic play) and scaffolding foundational skills like 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 (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 (recorded books, visual schedules, 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. Provide high‑quality supervision during lunch, recess, field trips, and bus loading/unloading; coach professional workplace etiquette and social cues.
• Environmental Adaptation:
  Assist in modifying the physical and social environment to foster belonging and increase student engagement in classroom and community activities.
• Active Supervision:
  Maintain proactive awareness of all students by positioning oneself for optimal visibility, performing frequent headcounts, and keeping “reach‑close” proximity during transitions or high‑sensory play. Strategically move throughout the room to maintain line of sight and recognize early precursors to behavioral or medical distress. Utilize discreet shadowing at community job sites to monitor safety without hindering 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 respects privacy and age‑appropriateness.
• Mobility & Technology:
  Assist with student transfers, apply adaptive devices (wheelchairs, standers, gait trainers), and coach use of high‑ or low‑tech communication devices.
• Hygiene:
  Maintain strict sanitation protocols and personal protective equipment to ensure a safe environment.

• Progress Monitoring:
  Record objective data for IEP goals, developmental milestones, ABC behavior logs, and Post‑Secondary Transition Plan metrics.
• Communication:
  Contribute to notebooks, Home‑to‑School folders, or electronic logs to provide families and teams with daily updates.
• Confidentiality:
  Ensure absolute FERPA/HIPAA compliance regarding all student records.
• Multidisciplinary Feedback:
  Collaborate with teachers, OT, PT, SLP, and external agencies to provide feedback on modifications.
• Operational Readiness:
  Prepare sensory kits and organize learning or vocational environments.
• Community Logistics:
  Coordinate and execute daily travel schedules for community‑based instruction and work‑site rotations.

• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership or representatives.
• Attend district and school functions supporting the district’s strategic framework, initiatives, and core values.
• Complete all…