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John Rogers Elementary - Special Education Assistant (Extended Resource) - 1.0 FTE

John Rogers Elementary, WA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$47K/yr - $63K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a Special Education Assistant at John Rogers Elementary. This role involves assisting in the supervision, care, and instruction of special needs students, implementing instructional plans, and monitoring student behavior to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.

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Responsibilities

Adapts, under the direction of the teacher, classroom activities, assignments and/or materials for the purpose of providing an opportunity for all special education students to participate in classroom activities

Administers a variety of materials and assignments (e.g. tests, homework, grades papers, folders, etc.) for the purpose of assisting teacher in evaluating students' progress and/or organizing the individual needs of the student

Administers first aid and medical assistance as required for the purpose of providing appropriate care for injured children

Assists students requiring support in addressing personal care needs due to medical condition and/or physical limitations for the purpose of allowing students to function in school environment

Attends meetings and in-service presentations (e.g. first aid, CPR, emergency procedures, etc.) for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions

Confers with teacher/s (special education and/or mainstream teacher) on a regular basis for the purpose of assisting in evaluating special education student progress and/or implementing IEP objectives

Confers with teachers and/or parents (e.g. phone calls, e-mails, parent-teacher meetings, recording student progress in a notebook, etc.) for the purpose of providing information related to the student's progress as established in their individual educational program

Directs and Implements behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders or other conditions for the purpose of assisting in meeting special education students needs, protecting the safety of the child and others, and providing a consistent environment

Instructs students in a variety of activities in individual and group settings (e.g. academic subjects, social skills, daily living skills, etc.) for the purpose of reinforcing instructional objectives, implement plans for remediation of students deficiencies in accordance with students individual educational program goals and ensuring students success in school

Maintains instructional materials and/or student files/records (e.g. adapting instructional materials, checking papers, attendance, set up adapted projects, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring availability of items and/or providing reliable information

Monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments (e.g. rest rooms, playgrounds, hallways, bus loading zones, cafeteria, parking lots, etc.) for the purpose of aiding students and providing a safe and positive learning environment

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit

Qualification

Special education knowledgeFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationBehavior managementRecord keepingCommunication skillsTeamworkFlexibility

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

Have received a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment as published by PESB

Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Have earned seventy-two quarter credits or forty-eight semester credits at the one hundred level or higher at an accredited college or university

Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council

Valid State of Washington Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility

Secure Training, CPR, First Aid

Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance

Preferred

Experience working with children

Benefits

Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31).

Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.