Robert Eagle Staff Middle - Special Education Assistant (Extended Resource) - 1.0 FTE

Special Education Assistant

This position is assigned to the Extended Resource service pathway. The job of Special Education Assistant 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 providing appropriate care for injured children; assisting students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations for allowing students to function in school environment;

attending meetings and in-service presentations to acquire and/or convey information relative to job functions; conferring with teacher/s on a regular basis for assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives; conferring with teachers and/or parents for 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 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 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 ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information; and monitoring students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for aiding students and providing a safe and positive learning environment.

Performs other related duties as assigned for 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, reading a variety of manuals, writing documents following prescribed formats, and understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required includes instructional procedures and practices, age appropriate student activities, safety practices and procedures, conflict resolution, and stages of child development/behavior. Skills required include adhering to safety practices, operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications, and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Specific abilities required include adapting to changing work priorities, communicating with diverse groups, maintaining confidentiality, working as part of a team, working with constant interruptions, key-boarding, learning to use personal computers, and may require the ability to do basic signing.

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 Organization's services. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: seldom lifting up to 50 pounds;

carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. May need to handle medically fragile children, attend to students' physical needs, which may include toileting, changing diapers, tube feeding and assisting menstruating students; support structured learning and behavior shaping activities. Generally the job requires 45% sitting, 25% walking, and 30% standing.

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Typical qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following: have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service para educator assessment as published by PESB; hold an associate degree or higher…