1:1 Special Education Aide - Classroom Support Specialist

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support students with special needs in regular or self-contained classrooms. You will assist in implementing IEP goals, monitor behavior, and collaborate with teachers and families.

The role involves adapting activities, administering materials, providing basic first aid, and supporting students with personal care needs in various school settings. CPR/First Aid training preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to perform basic math and follow complex, multi-step instructions.
• Knowledge of instructional procedures and age-appropriate student activities.
• Familiarity with safety practices, conflict resolution, and stages of child development/behavior.

Responsibilities

• Adapts classroom activities under the direction of the teacher to support participation.
• Administers materials and assignments to assist teacher in evaluating progress.
• Administers first aid and medical assistance as required for student care.
• Assists students with personal care needs due to medical conditions.
• Attends meetings and in-service trainings for job function knowledge.
• Confers with teachers/parents on student progress and IEP objectives.
• Directs and implements behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders.
• Instructs students in activities to reinforce instructional objectives and remediation goals.
• Maintains instructional materials and student records.
• Monitors students across school environments to ensure safety.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic math

Reading manuals

Writing documents

Presenting information

Instructional procedures

Age appropriate activities

Safety practices

Conflict resolution

Child development/behavior

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits

Apprenticeship as paraeducator

Job description

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support students with special needs in regular or self-contained classrooms. You will assist in implementing IEP goals, monitor behavior, and collaborate with teachers and families.

The role involves adapting activities, administering materials, providing basic first aid, and supporting students with personal care needs in various school settings. CPR/First Aid training preferred.