Washington Middle - Special Education Assistant ; Focus - FTE

Special Education Assistant/ISE-203

This position is assigned to a one to one position in the focus service pathway. To learn more about our special education service pathways, see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The job is to assist in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or self-contained classroom; to help implement plans for instruction; to monitor student behavior during non-classroom time; to provide information to appropriate school personnel; and to attend IEP meetings.

Special Education Assistant job duties vary according to the school/program needs (e.g., generalist, severe/profound, behavior disorder, hearing impaired, autism).

• Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher to provide an opportunity for all special education students to participate.
• Administers a variety of materials and assignments (tests, homework, grade papers, folders, etc.) to assist the teacher in evaluating students' progress and organizing individual needs.
• Administers first aid and medical assistance as required to provide appropriate care for injured children.
• Assists students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations to allow them to function in the school environment.
• Attends meetings and in‑service presentations (first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) to acquire and convey information relevant to job functions.
• Confers with teacher/s (special education and/or mainstream teacher) regularly to assist in evaluating special education student progress and implementing IEP objectives.
• Confers with teachers and/or parents (phone calls, e‑mails, parent‑teacher meetings, recording student progress in a notebook, etc.) to provide information about the student's progress as established in his or her individual educational program.
• Directs and implements behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions to assist in meeting special education students' needs, protect safety, and provide a consistent environment.
• Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) to reinforce instructional objectives, implement plans for remediation of students' deficiencies in accordance with individual educational program goals, and ensure student success in school.
• Maintains instructional materials and student files/records (adapting instructional materials, checking papers, attendance, setting up adapted projects, etc.) to ensure availability of items and reliable information.
• Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) to aid students and provide a safe and positive learning environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Reports to building Principal if assigned through staffing formulas. If based centrally, reports to assigned Special Education Supervisor.

Knowledge

• Basic math calculations using fractions, percents, and ratios; reading manuals; writing documents in prescribed formats; presenting information to others; and understanding complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge required to perform the functions includes:
  • Instructional procedures and practices
  • Age‑appropriate student activities
  • Safety practices and procedures
  • Conflict resolution
  • Stages of child development and behavior

Skills

• Perform multiple non‑technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skills include:
  • Adhering to safety practices
  • Operating standard office equipment and software applications
  • Preparing and maintaining accurate records

Ability

• Gather and collate data; use job‑related equipment.
• Flexibility to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data using defined and similar…