Compassionate Special Education Assistant | Classroom Support

TrulyHired; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support students in the classroom at Blair Elementary School in Michigan. This role reports to the principal or designated teacher and supports students in academics, self-help tasks, and behavior plans.

The position requires a high school diploma and prior experience with children; physical tasks include lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting with daily activities. Training and field trips are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict.
• Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
• Willingness to attend training.
• Ability to remain calm under stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assists special education student(s) with academics in regular education classroom.
• Assists students in categorical classrooms.
• Assists special education students in physical education, music, art, at lunch and recess as needed.
• Takes part in planning meetings and IEPC's as requested.
• Assists with small group non-direct instruction.
• Assists with large group non-direct instruction.
• Assists with physical challenges (wheel-chairs, scribe, daily life skills, communication devices).
• Works in areas of self-help (toileting, diapering, dressing, feeding, dispensing medications per district policy).
• Monitors behavior of students on behavior plans and others as needed under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Serves as a witness for medication administration if requested.
• Attends training or in-services.
• Accompanies special education students on field trips.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Follow directions

Independent work

Education

High school diploma

College credit preferred

Job description

TrulyHired is seeking a Special Education Assistant to support students in the classroom at Blair Elementary School in Michigan. This role reports to the principal or designated teacher and supports students in academics, self-help tasks, and behavior plans.

The position requires a high school diploma and prior experience with children; physical tasks include lifting up to 50 pounds and assisting with daily activities. Training and field trips are part of the role.