Special Education Assistant- Part Time

Special Education Assistant - Part-Time, Long-Term Substitute

Provide direct support to students receiving special education services by assisting with daily living needs, implementing instructional and behavioral plans, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment in alignment with IEPs and district guidelines.

Job Functions:

• Assist students during arrival and dismissal, including bus loading/unloading, transitions to/from class, and supervision on transportation as required by IEPs.
• Support students with self-care needs such as toileting, dressing, eating, and other activities of daily living as directed by the case manager.
• Monitor student behavior across settings and implement appropriate interventions to address behavioral, social, or safety concerns.
• Assist in delivering instruction by supporting learning activities and implementing modifications or accommodations as directed by special education staff.
• Provide support within specialized programs (e.g., SUN, EBD), assisting with teacher-directed tasks and student interventions.
• Follow and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) with fidelity.
• Ensure student safety and appropriate social behavior during recess, playground, and other unstructured activities.
• Collect and record data, assist with administering assessments, and document student progress toward academic and behavioral goals.
• Maintain accurate and timely records related to IEP services, third-party billing, progress reports, and other required documentation.
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers, case managers, and team members to coordinate services and support student success.
• Participate in required training, adhere to district policies and procedures, maintain regular attendance, foster inclusive relationships, and perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of data privacy rules and regulations related to student information
• Basic knowledge of routine computer operations, including email, internet navigation, and word processing
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Basic technology skills for completing work tasks and documentation
• Collaborative skills to work effectively with staff and families
• Ability to work positively and effectively with children with disabilities
• Ability to support students with behavioral challenges, including those who may exhibit physical or verbal aggression
• Ability to function as a cooperative team member with staff and parents
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and apply data privacy practices in daily work

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly required to move and interact with students including standing, walking, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling and reaching with hands and arms.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, lift, use hands for fingering, grasping and feeling, wrists, hands and/or fingers for repetitive motions or computer use.
• The employee must frequently lift, move and/or carry up to 30 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to and over 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.