Sand Point Elementary - 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 for evaluating students' progress and organizing individual needs; administering first aid and medical assistance as required; assisting students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations; attending meetings and in-service presentations to acquire and convey information relative to job functions;

conferring with teachers on a regular basis to assist in evaluating special education student progress and implementing IEP objectives; conferring with teachers and/or parents to provide information related to the student's progress; directing and implementing behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions; instructing students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings; maintaining instructional materials and/or student files/records;

and monitoring students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments.

Other functions include performing other related duties as assigned to ensure 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 includes performing basic math, reading manuals, writing documents, and understanding complex instructions. Required skills include adhering to safety practices, operating standard office equipment, and preparing and maintaining accurate records. Required abilities include gathering and collating data, working with others, problem solving, and working with diverse groups.

Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures, leading, guiding, and coordinating others, and operating within a defined budget. The working environment requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, carry, push, and pull; 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 a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following: a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service para educator assessment, an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at the one hundred level or higher at an accredited college or university, or completion of an apprenticeship as a para educator in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council.

Preferred experience includes experience working with children. Required certificates and licenses include a valid State of Washington Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility. Required continuing education/training includes Secure Training, CPR, and First Aid. Required clearances include Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance.