Education Assistant - Inclusion

Education Assistant - Inclusion

Position Type:

Classified/Support Positions/Education Assistant-Inclusion

Date Posted:

1/21/2026

Location:

Manzanita Elementary

Date Available:

ASAP

Closing Date:

until filled

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EDUCATION ASSISTANT INCLUSION

Hiring Pay Range: $19.23 - $20.41 per hour DOE

FTE: .80 32 hours per week

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 7:45AM-3:00PM, Wednesday 8:00AM-1:30PM (includes 30 minute unpaid meal break)

Non-Exempt, Benefits Eligible

10 months/188 paid days per year

Location:

Manzanita Elementary School

Target

Start Date:

ASAP

Definition:

Under immediate supervision of certified teaching staff, subject specialists or Program Director of the school and/or physical therapist. Performs work of moderate difficulty assisting in the structured education of students with special needs within a regular classroom setting. Assignment may be with severely multiply impaired students of any grade level.

Essential Functions:

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a complete listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this job class.)

Tasks:

* Work individually with students with special needs and support educational progress of the student's established Individual Education Program (IEP);

* Modify lessons, instructional materials, quizzes and tests for student accessibility and comprehension;
Conduct parallel teaching/tutoring;

* Take notes for student;

* Work with small groups of students;

* Maintain behavior reinforcement programs for positive and negative behavior;

* Provide physical support and assistance to assure student moves between classroom locations in a timely manner;

* Assist with major personal, physical and custodial needs of the student including feeding, lifting, positioning, assisted walking, pushing a wheelchair and toilet needs;

* Assist with range of motion exercises, physical/occupational therapy programs and physical education;

* Assist student in developing fine and gross motor skills, balance and interpreting directions;

* Assist with speech therapy;

* Follow established medical emergency plans for medically frail and medically involved students as needed;

* Teach life skills and study skills;

* Write and submit progress reports;

* Assist other special needs students as needed;

* Use a variety of methods, such as assistive software, sign language, Braille and typing/writing for the student, to communicate with student and assist student in developing functional communications skills;

* Monitor and document student activities and progress for teacher and parental review;

* Assist teachers in carrying out education program;

* Assist teachers in working with special needs children;

* Attend consultations with specialists to meet needs of special needs children;

* Interact with children to encourage positive self-concept and enthusiasm for the discovery process;

* Prepare classroom and playground as needed;

* Attend weekly staff meetings;

* Adhere to the goals, policies and procedures of the program;

* Assist students on the bus as required in their IEP, including the following: using needed restraints, observing/assisting students during the trip to keep them comfortable and safe; reporting any difficulties or changes in students' needs to the supervisor; assist students in evacuating the vehicle in case of emergency; assisting students to the door for door-to-door needs;

* Perform other related duties, as required.

Highly Desired Knowledge, Skills and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge of CFSD and school policies and procedures regarding inclusion of special needs students;

Knowledge of curriculum content for assigned area and/or student's Individual Education Program;

Knowledge of universal precautions required when exposed to blood, mucus, saliva, urine, and bowel movements;

Knowledge of proper emergency medical care, body positioning/mechanics and CPR;

Knowledge appropriate oral and physical intervention methods for special needs students;

Knowledge of basic behavioral modification and motivation…