1:1 Special Education Assistant - Empower Students

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

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant to support a 1-1 student in the focus service pathway. The role involves assisting in supervision, instruction, and implementing IEP plans in classroom or self-contained settings.

You will monitor behavior, prepare materials, and coordinate with teachers, parents, and specialists. Requires high school diploma or higher through PESB pathways; additional credentials and First Aid/CPR training are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; qualified under PESB paraeducator requirements.
• PESB paraeducator assessment score required or alternative higher education pathway.
• Associate degree or higher or specified college credits accepted.
• Apprenticeship paraeducator program acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising and instructing special needs students in regular or self-contained classrooms.
• Implement instructional plans under teacher direction.
• Monitor student behavior and support IEP objectives.
• Attend IEP meetings and communicate student progress to staff and families.
• Administer first aid and assist with medical needs as required.
• Maintain student records and adapt materials as needed.
• Support safe classroom environments and student transportation-related tasks.

Skills

Basic math

Confidentiality

Team player

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PESB paraeducator assessment

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Paraeducator apprenticeship program

Job description

Seattle Public Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant to support a 1-1 student in the focus service pathway. The role involves assisting in supervision, instruction, and implementing IEP plans in classroom or self-contained settings.

You will monitor behavior, prepare materials, and coordinate with teachers, parents, and specialists. Requires high school diploma or higher through PESB pathways; additional credentials and First Aid/CPR training are preferred.