Roosevelt High - Special Education Assistant - 1.0 FTE

Roosevelt High - Special Education Assistant - 1.0 FTE

This position is assigned to the extended resource service pathway. To learn more about our special education service pathways, please visit the SPS Special Education Department website.

The job of Special Education Assistant / ISE-203 is done for the purpose / s 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

• 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.

Other Functions

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices, age appropriate student activities, safety practices and procedures, conflict resolution, and stages of child development / behavior.

Skills in adhering to safety practices, operating standard office equipment, and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Ability to adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, maintain confidentiality, work as part of a team, and work with constant interruptions.

Typical Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following : a qualifying score on the Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment, an associate degree or higher, 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher, or completion of an apprenticeship as a paraeducator.

Seattle Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment.

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