M3 - Special Education Classroom Assistant (Full-Time)

Young World Physical Education; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

MaST Community Charter School MaST III is seeking a Special Education Classroom Assistant to support teachers and students in a full-time role. You will provide instructional and behavioral support, help prepare materials, and assist during 1:1 or small-group activities in a collaborative environment.

Starting date is immediate with ten-month term; duties include data collection, de-escalation support, and adherence to school policies.

Qualifications

• Two years of college or satisfactory completion of Pa Dept of Education para-educator testing.
• Knowledge of GSuite Drive Docs Sheets Slides Forms, etc.
• Demonstrate ability to facilitate communication among coworkers and students.
• Ability to evaluate problems, prioritize work and determine solutions.
• Must possess and maintain PA school clearances.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare, collect, and set up materials for student participation following teacher direction.
• Assist individual students and groups with instructional and behavioral support.
• Maintain daily activity logs for individually assigned students.
• Collect educational and behavioral data under teacher direction.
• Participate in implementing positive behavior support plans as assigned.
• Adapt classroom activities and materials to support learning objectives.
• Guide independent study and modified assignments as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise students during meals, drills, assemblies, transitions, and field trips.
• Assist with daily routine and schedule supervision.
• Support in 1:1 roles when necessary.
• Assist students with personal care tasks.
• Help implement student behavior support plans and de-escalation strategies.
• Support students during emotional/behavioral dysregulation with de-escalation techniques.

Skills

GSuite knowledge

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Two years of college or paraeducator testing

Job description

MaST Community Charter School MaST III (12345 Roosevelt Blvd) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

M3 - Special Education Classroom Assistant (Full-Time)

MaST Community Charter School MaST III (12345 Roosevelt Blvd) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5868288

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 03, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: Special Education Classroom Assistant (Full Time)

Reports to: Special Education Teacher/ Local Administration/ CEO

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of college or satisfactory completion of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Testing requirement for para-educators.
• Knowledge of GSuite Applications: Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc.
• Demonstrate an ability to facilitate communication among coworkers and students.
• Must be able to evaluate problems, prioritize work and determine solutions.
• Must possess and maintain valid Pennsylvania school clearances.

Job Overview: The Special Education Classroom Assistant works with teachers and other staff to support special education students individually or in a small group.

Responsibilities:

• Help prepare, collect, and set-up materials for student participation, following teacher direction.
• Assist individual students and groups of students by providing instructional and behavioral support under the direction of the teacher.
• Maintain daily activity logs for individually assigned students.
• Collect educational and behavioral data under the direction of the teacher.
• Participate in implementing positive behavior support plans as assigned by the teacher.
• Adapt classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom and student learning objectives.
• Guide independent study, enrichment work, and modified assignments assigned by the teacher.
• Assisting with the supervision of the student during meals, emergency drills, assemblies, transitioning between classrooms, play periods, or field trips.
• Assisting with supervision of daily routine and schedule.
• Supporting in a 1:1 role when necessary.
• Assist students with personal care tasks.
• Assist in implementing student behavior support plans and de-escalation strategies under the direction of the teacher and/or administration.
• Support students during periods of emotional or behavioral dysregulation by utilizing approved de-escalation techniques and accompanying students to designated support or de-escalation areas when appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment by helping students regulate behavior and successfully return to instructional activities.
• Operate and/or assist in using student mobility devices such as, but not limited to, walker, wheelchair, braces, canes, etc.
• Adapt to the student’s mode of communication as necessary for instructional purposes.
• Assist in implementing therapy programs developed by therapists, pathologists, and other staff.

Professional Obligations:

• Assist with enforcing administration policies and rules governing students.
• Attend staff meetings, and have the opportunity to serve on committees.
• Adhere to Professional Standard of Conduct, including confidentiality, code of ethics, and appropriate internet use, as outlined in the Policy and Procedures manual and Staff Handbook.
• Follow all approved board of trustee policies, including Financial and Purchasing, Attendance, RtII, and Curriculum Implementation.
• Perform administrative duties such as assisting the school media center, hall, cafeteria monitoring, and bus loading and unloading.
• Complete ongoing professional development, 20 hours annually.
• Perform all additional related duties and responsibilities as designated by the Local Administration, CEO, or Network Team.

Terms of Employment: Ten (10) months. Contract terms and salary to be determined by the Board of Trustees.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• MaST Recruitment
• Email: [e-mail]