Special Education Assistant | Peter Hobart

Title:

Para 5-Special Education Assistant

DBM Classification:

B22 /Class 5

Department:

Special Services

Salary Range:

$19.16 - $27.36 per hour

Employee Group:

EM Spark

Prepared Date:

December 2025

Reports to:

School Principal

FTE/FLSA Status:

.81 FTE (6.5 hours per day) - 10-Months-Non-Exempt

Please note: This is a one-on-one role assigned based based on a student’s current educational and support needs, as outlined in the Individualized Education Program. If those needs change and one-to-one staffing is no longer required, the incumbent will be given priority access to other open paraprofessional positions within the district.

The Special Education Assistant provides support to students with special needs under the direction of a special education teacher. This role involves assisting with classroom activities, implementing individualized education plans (IEPs), and providing one‑on‑one instruction. The Special Education Assistant helps students develop academic, social, and behavioral skills, ensuring they can participate fully in the learning process. Additionally, the assistant may assist with daily living activities, monitor student progress, and support teachers in adapting materials and lessons to meet students’ specific needs.

The goal is to foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment that meets the diverse needs of all students.

• Monitors student’s daily schedule and behavior plan for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.
• Communicates with supervising instructional staff, and a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives.
• Help implement and follow students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) under the guidance of the special education teacher.
• Provide support with academic tasks such as reading, writing, math, and other subjects based on students' needs.
• Assist in managing student behavior and implementing behavioral strategies outlined in IEPs or individual behavior plans. Intervenes in potential conflicts utilizing appropriate physical and/or therapeutic approaches for the purpose of diffusing confrontations and minimizing disruptions.
• Support students in developing social, communication, and life skills, fostering independence when possible.
• Assists students (e.g. diapering, lifting, transitioning from desk to wheelchair etc.…) for the purpose of attending to the student’s personal hygiene and care needs.
• Monitor student progress, record observations, and report information on students’ academic, behavioral, and social development.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining an inclusive, positive, and supportive classroom environment for all students.
• Communicates with instructional staff, a variety of health care professionals, and professional support personnel for the purpose of communicating progress or implementing IEP objectives. Help with classroom management and supervise students during activities such as recess, lunch, and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions to develop strategies for improving student outcomes and understanding special education practices.
• Supervises and escorts the student during any and all emergency drills or during actual emergencies for the purpose of providing a safe learning environment.
• When an assigned student is absent, one‑on‑one staff will collaborate with the special education team to ensure students receive necessary support.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the educational and personal development of students.

• Basic principles and practices of special education, including IEPs and individualized instruction.
• Different types of disabilities and their impact on learning and behavior.
• Behavioral management strategies and techniques are used with students with special needs.
• School policies and procedures, including those related to student safety, confidentiality, and classroom management.
• Basic child development and learning strategies.
• First aid and emergency procedures, including CPR, if required by the district.
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