Student Assistant, Special Education Support

Howard County Public School System; Poland; On-site; PLN 104,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) seeks a Student Assistant to support students with disabilities under supervision of the principal and teacher(s). The role emphasizes assisting with educational access and direct supervision as part of a school-based team.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional plans, applying IEP adaptations, and collecting data on goals, while promoting dignity and student independence in a PK-12 setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; transcripts must be uploaded.
• Experience working with PK-12 students encouraged; diverse backgrounds welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional plans designed by professional staff.
• Facilitate student learning by implementing IEP adaptations and modifications.
• Actively support and facilitate student independence and participation in the educational program.
• Implement behavioral support plans for students.
• Collect data on goals and objectives and behavioral support plans.
• Communicate progress or concerns on a daily basis to the teacher or other professional who is directing the Student Assistant’s work.
• Monitor and facilitate student performance during activities such as lunch, recess, assemblies, breaks, transitions, etc.
• Facilitate the student’s communication and social interaction throughout the day.
• Feed the student or assist the student in developing feeding skills.
• Escort students to and from areas in and outside the building.
• Promote an attitude of dignity and self-worth in the student.
• Assist the student with physical demands by lifting, positioning, placing the student in support devices, and transferring students from wheelchairs for toileting and position changes.
• Assist or change the student during toileting activities.
• Assist the student in developing personal hygiene skills.
• An eagerness to work with students with disabilities and of the age group assigned.
• Competency in oral and written language skills to record and communicate observations of student behavior and data collection.
• Flexibility and initiative in working with students and staff.
• An ability to accept assignments and to carry them out to completion.

Skills

PK-12 experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Job description

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) seeks a Student Assistant to support students with disabilities under supervision of the principal and teacher(s). The role emphasizes assisting with educational access and direct supervision as part of a school-based team.

Responsibilities include implementing instructional plans, applying IEP adaptations, and collecting data on goals, while promoting dignity and student independence in a PK-12 setting.