Empowering Special Education Assistant — Focus Pathway

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant/ISE-203 to support students with special needs in regular or self-contained classrooms. You will help implement IEPs, adapt activities, monitor behavior, and coordinate with teachers and families to track progress.

The role includes assisting with personal care, providing first aid, attending trainings and IEP meetings, and maintaining student records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; PESB paraeducator requirements or higher.
• Ability to adapt activities and support instructional plans.
• Experience in working with diverse learners in school settings.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities and materials to include all students.
• Administer tests, papers, and maintain records for progress.
• Provide first aid and assist with personal care needs as required.
• Monitor behavior and support IEP objectives in collaboration with teachers.
• Attend meetings and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student progress.

Skills

Classroom support

Behavior management

First aid

Parent communication

IEP collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paraeducator assessment / PESB criteria

Associate degree or higher (optional)

70 quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Registered paraeducator apprenticeship

Tools

Office software

Basic data recording

Job description

Seattle Public Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant/ISE-203 to support students with special needs in regular or self-contained classrooms. You will help implement IEPs, adapt activities, monitor behavior, and coordinate with teachers and families to track progress.

The role includes assisting with personal care, providing first aid, attending trainings and IEP meetings, and maintaining student records.