Empowering Special Ed Assistant: Support & IEP Impact

Seattle Public Schools; Washington; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant/ISE-203 to support students with special needs in regular or self-contained classrooms. The role involves implementing instructional plans, monitoring behavior, and collaborating with teachers during IEP meetings.

The position emphasizes adapting activities, administering assignments, and providing personal care support as needed to help students participate and succeed in school.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following: paraeducator assessment, associate degree or higher, 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits, or an apprenticeship as a paraeducator.
• Knowledge of instructional procedures and age-appropriate student activities.
• Ability to follow safety practices and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities under teacher direction to include all special education students.
• Administer materials and assignments to assist teacher in evaluating progress.
• Provide first aid and medical assistance as required.
• Assist students with personal care needs to support functioning in school.
• Attend meetings and trainings to enhance job performance.
• Confer with teachers and parents regarding student progress and IEP objectives.
• Implement behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders.
• Instruct students in activities to reinforce instructional objectives.
• Maintain instructional materials and student records for reliability.
• Monitor students across school environments to ensure safety.

Skills

Instructional procedures

Age-appropriate activities

Safety practices

Conflict resolution

Child development/behavior

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or higher

Education Testing Service paraeducator assessment

Job description

Seattle Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Assistant/ISE-203 to support students with special needs in regular or self-contained classrooms. The role involves implementing instructional plans, monitoring behavior, and collaborating with teachers during IEP meetings.

The position emphasizes adapting activities, administering assignments, and providing personal care support as needed to help students participate and succeed in school.