North Side | 5.75hr Moderate Mental Disability Special Education Assistant

Special Education Assistant Job DescriptionAssist teachers with a variety of instructional, clerical, student management, and daily life activities for special education students in special education or general classrooms.Work Schedule: School yearWork Hours: Shifts for these positions typically occur within the hours of 7:15am and 3:30pm. Exact start and end times may vary based on the needs of the school and the number of hours allocated for the position.Benefits Included: Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, Basic Term Life Insurance, Optional Direct Primary Care Plan, Various Optional Supplemental BenefitsFor positions working more than 6 hours per day, benefits also include a public pension.Minimum Qualifications:Candidate must have a high school diploma or GED. Prefer candidate who has previous experience working with students with special needs. Must be flexible to meet the changing needs of students and have strong tutorial skills. Must be able to relate well with students, staff and parents. Candidate must have a strong desire to see young people be successful. Must have a positive attitude and be able to complete tasks independently. Must have strong office, computer, and oral and written communication skills. Incumbents must possess knowledge of child guidance principles and practices, and basic instructional methods and techniques. Must be willing to supervise students in community settings. Must participate in training provided by the Special Education Department.Prefer candidate to be highly-qualified. The paraprofessional can be determined for highly-qualified if he or she has:Two years of college experience from an accredited collegeA two-year college degree from an accredited collegePassed the Para-Pro AssessmentOne year or 1,000 hours of previous employment in a school or working with childrenPassed annual school-level evaluationsCompleted 48 credit hours of college level classes from an accredited collegeChild Development Associate (CDA) credentials