Special Education Assistant

Los Angeles Unified School District; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Unified School District is hiring a Special Education Assistant to support students with disabilities in daily activities and learning tasks. You will assist teachers, provide care for physical needs, and help deliver instructional materials in a patient and respectful manner.

The role requires strong communication in English, reliability, and the ability to work as part of a team while ensuring student safety and dignity in daily living activities.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and reliable candidate with understanding of physical, mental, and emotional needs of children with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English using appropriate vocabulary, build rapport and relationships with students.
• Knowledge of first aid techniques and safe use of specialized equipment such as wheelchairs and braces.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers by caring for the physical needs of students with disabilities and supports education through instructional materials and exercises.
• Demonstrates calm, teamwork and emergency readiness while following directions and maintaining student dignity and safety.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Reliability

English communication

First aid

Caregiving basics

Tools

Wheelchair handling

Braces handling

Job description

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world - ready to thrive in college, career, and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation, with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

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DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The LAUSD Division of Special Education is currently hiring Special Education Assistants. The list of eligible candidates that results from this recruitment will be utilized to fill current and future vacancies throughout the Los Angeles Unified School District. Special Education ensures that the unique needs of students with disabilities are met through additional services, support programs, specialized placements, or environments. Special Education services are provided to eligible students at no cost to families. The core purpose of Special Education is to provide specially designed instruction and intervention, as well as to give students with disabilities access to the same educational programs and/or activities as their non-disabled peers.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for the Special Education Assistant position will be a compassionate, patient, and reliable individual with a strong understanding of the physical and emotional needs of children at various developmental stages. They will possess knowledge of the general nature and causes of physical, mental, and emotional disabilities, as well as first aid techniques and the safe use of specialized equipment such as wheelchairs and braces.

This individual will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English using appropriate vocabulary, establish rapport and gain the confidence of students, and build positive relationships through empathy and respect. The ideal candidate will remain calm and act appropriately in emergencies, follow directions with accuracy, and work collaboratively as part of a team. They will also be prepared to assist students with essential daily living needs, including feeding and toileting, always maintaining dignity and care for the students they support.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A Special Education Assistant assists teachers by caring for the physical needs of students with disabilities and helping in their training and education through the presentation of educational materials or exercises.

The typical duties for this position include:

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