Nathan Hale - Special Education Assistant; Extended Resource - FTE

Job Summary

This position is assigned to the extended resource service pathway. To learn more about our special education service pathways, please follow this link to the SPS Special Education Department website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The job of Special Education Assistant/ISE‑203 is to assist in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students in the regular classroom or a self‑contained classroom; to implement instructional plans; to monitor student behavior during non‑classroom time; to provide information to appropriate school personnel; and to attend IEP meetings.

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

• Adapt classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under teacher direction to provide opportunities for all special education students to participate.
• Administer tests, homework, grade sheets, and folders to assist the teacher in evaluating student progress and organizing individual student needs.
• Provide first aid and medical assistance as required.
• Assist students with personal care needs due to medical conditions or physical limitations.
• Attend meetings and in‑service presentations (e.g., first aid, CPR, emergency procedures) to acquire and convey information relevant to job functions.
• Confere with teacher/s (special education and/or mainstream) routinely to evaluate student progress and implement IEP objectives.
• Confere with teachers and/or parents (phone calls, e‑mails, parent‑teacher meetings, progress notes) to provide information on student progress as established in the individualized education program.
• Direct and implement behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions to assist in meeting educational needs and maintain safety.
• Instruct students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) to reinforce instructional objectives and implement remediation plans.
• Maintain instructional materials and/or student files/records to ensure availability of items and reliable information.
• Monitor students during assigned periods in various school environments (rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) to aid students and provide a safe learning environment.

• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Reports to the building principal if assigned through staffing formulas; if based centrally, reports to the assigned Special Education Supervisor.

Knowledge

• Basic mathematics (fractions, percentages, ratios); reading manuals, writing documents in prescribed formats, and presenting information; 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.

Skills

• Ability to perform multiple non‑technical tasks with potential learning curve.
• Adhering to safety practices; operating standard office equipment; preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Abilities

• Gather and collate data; use job‑related equipment.
• Flexibility to work with others in varied circumstances; work with data using defined processes; operate equipment with standardized methods.
• Work with a wide diversity of individuals; problem‑solve to identify issues and create action plans; moderate problem‑solving with equipment.
• Adapt to changing work priorities; communicate with diverse groups; maintain confidentiality; work as part of a team; handle constant interruptions; key‑board and use personal computers; basic signing may be required.

Seldom lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling. Handles medically fragile children, attends to…