Leschi Elementary - Special Education Assistant; Preschool - FTE

Special Education Assistant/ISE-203

This position is assigned to the preschool service pathway. The job of Special Education Assistant/ISE-203 is done for the purpose of assisting in the supervision, care and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or in a self-contained classroom; assisting in implementing plans for instruction; monitoring student behavior during non-classroom time; providing information to appropriate school personnel; and attending IEP meetings.

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

Essential functions include adapting classroom activities, assignments and/or materials for all special education students to participate in classroom activities; administering a variety of materials and assignments to assist teacher in evaluating students' progress and/or organizing the individual needs of the student; administering first aid and medical assistance as required for the purpose of providing appropriate care for injured children; assisting students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations for the purpose of allowing students to function in school environment;

attending meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions; conferring with teacher/s on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives; conferring with teachers and/or parents for the purpose of providing information related to the student's progress as established in their individual educational program;

directing and implementing behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students needs, protecting the safety of the child and others, and providing a consistent environment; instructing students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implement plans for remediation of students deficiencies in accordance with students individual educational program goals and ensuring students success in school;

maintaining instructional materials and/or student files/records for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information; and monitoring students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of aiding students and providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Other functions include performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Reporting relationships include reporting to building Principal if assigned through staffing formulas. If based centrally, reports to assigned Special Education Supervisor.

Required knowledge, skills & abilities include performing basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; reading a variety of manuals, writing documents following prescribed formats, and/or presenting information to others; understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions; instructional procedures and practices; age appropriate student activities; safety practices and procedures; conflict resolution; stages of child development/behavior; performing multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions;

adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; gathering and/or collating data; and use job-related equipment.

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the…