Special Education Assistant; Program ASD - Edison

Job Title

Special Education Assistant (Program) [ASD] - ) Edison High

104323

No established closing date; open until filled

Edison High ), Edison (0352)

84.38 FTE; 33.7 hrs/week; 41 weeks

ESP(28)

Paraprofessional

$27.17 - $30.75 per hour

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• HSA & FSA
• Retirement plan

Responsible for providing a variety of services to assist students with special needs in a learning environment; assists MPS staff to develop and implement appropriate individualized lessons and activities for students with disabilities; promotes student independence, academic and social inclusion, and self‑advocacy skills; helps students meet their therapy and education goals.

• Provide support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities, performing duties within scope of authority and training and in compliance with MPS policies.
• Assist MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services, maintaining a safe, inclusive, least restrictive environment sensitive to students’ individual needs and legal rights.
• Assist students in the learning process; implement behavior intervention plans, reinforce positive behavior, provide individual instruction and encourage peer socialization.
• Monitor student activities, promote respect, explain social norms and disciplinary consequences, de‑escalate personal confrontations, enforce district policies and rules of conduct.
• Monitor assigned students and record data for academic and behavioral assessments; maintain files of student progress and activities.
• Maintain behavior documentation, written observations and anecdotal information for the SAIL program, IEPs, and FBAs.
• Monitor work, correct papers and transition students for medications, meals, buses and classes.
• Attend to and provide for students’ daily hygiene, personal and health‑related care as directed by licensed staff.
• Promote student independence in community, recreational, school, leisure activities and vocational training.
• Report learning problems, behavioral issues, and other concerns to supervisor or principal.
• Prepare the classroom environment and materials for students; assist with special projects and after‑school programs.
• Provide customer service to parents and guardians, answer questions, and explain school rules.
• Demonstrate courteous, cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors and MPS staff, fostering a harmonious workplace.
• Enthusiastically promote the superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues, records and MPS information.

Interpret and translate all information related to educational programming for students with both Special Education and English Language Learner needs. Requires oral and written fluency in English and a second language; bicultural background. Work in conjunction with special education and regular education teachers.

• Special Education – Amharic
• Special Education – Cambodian
• Special Education – Hmong
• Special Education – Liberian
• Special Education – Oromo
• Special Education – Somali
• Special Education – Spanish
• Special Education – Tibetan
• Special Education – Vietnamese

Provide support in the least restrictive environment so that students can be successful in resource settings; ensure that behavior support plans are implemented with fidelity. Personal transportation required as the position may move from site to site.

Act as a reserve/substitute Special Education Assistant; assigned on an emergency basis to support schools/programs in high‑need situations across disability areas. Personal transportation required.

To successfully perform the job, incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed are representative of the knowledge and skills.

• High School Diploma or GED and completion of 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits in Education, Child Development,…