Education Assistant - Inclusion SY

Educational Assistant
- Inclusion

Hiring Pay Range: $19.81 - $21.03 per hour DOE Range 30 FTE 1.0 40 hours per week

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday, 8:00AM- 5:00PM (Includes 30 minute unpaid meal break) 10 months/188 paid workdays per year Non-Exempt, Benefits Eligible Valley View Early Learning Center Target

Start Date:

07/31/2026

Definition:
Under immediate supervision of certified teaching staff, subject specialists or Program Director of the school and/or physical therapist, performs work of moderate difficulty assisting in the structured education of students with special needs within a regular classroom setting. Assignment may be with severely multiply impaired students of any grade level.

Essential Functions:

• Work individually with students with special needs and support educational progress of the student's established Individual Education Program (IEP);
• Modify lessons, instructional materials, quizzes and tests for student accessibility and comprehension;
• Conduct parallel teaching/tutoring;
• Take notes for student;
• Work with small groups of students;
• Maintain behavior reinforcement programs for positive and negative behavior;
• Provide physical support and assistance to assure student moves between classroom locations in a timely manner;
• Assist with major personal, physical and custodial needs of the student including feeding, lifting, positioning, assisted walking, pushing a wheelchair and toilet needs;
• Assist with range of motion exercises, physical/occupational therapy programs and physical education;
• Assist student in developing fine and gross motor skills, balance and interpreting directions;
• Assist with speech therapy;
• Follow established medical emergency plans for medically frail and medically involved students as needed;
• Teach life skills and study skills;
• Write and submit progress reports;
• Assist other special needs students as needed;
• Use a variety of methods, such as assistive software, sign language, Braille and typing/writing for the student, to communicate with student and assist student in developing functional communications skills;
• Monitor and document student activities and progress for teacher and parental review;
• Assist teachers in carrying out education program;
• Assist teachers in working with special needs children;
• Attend consultations with specialists to meet needs of special needs children;
• Interact with children to encourage positive self-concept and enthusiasm for the discovery process;
• Prepare classroom and playground as needed;
• Attend weekly staff meetings;
• Adhere to the goals, policies and procedures of the program;
• Assist students on the bus as required in their IEP, including the following: using needed restraints, observing/assisting students during the trip to keep them comfortable and safe; reporting any difficulties or changes in students' needs to the supervisor; assist students in evacuating the vehicle in case of emergency; assisting students to the door for door-to-door needs;
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Highly Desired Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of CFSD and school policies and procedures regarding inclusion of special needs students;
• Knowledge of curriculum content for assigned area and/or student's Individual Education Program;
• Knowledge of universal precautions required when exposed to blood, mucus, saliva, urine, and bowel movements;
• Knowledge of proper emergency medical care, body positioning/mechanics and CPR;
• Knowledge appropriate oral and physical intervention methods for special needs students;
• Knowledge of basic behavioral modification and motivation techniques and practices;
• Knowledge of available methods to modify classroom assignments;
• Knowledge of proper techniques in handling, lifting, and carrying students;
• Skill in safely lifting, moving and working with special needs students;
• Skill in using specialized tools such as adaptive computer software, adaptive therapy equipment and augmentative communication devices;
• Skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing;
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, administrators, students and parents.

Minimum Qualifications Preferred:
Associate's degree…