Special Education Assistant

Perry Township School District; Town of Southport (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Perry Township School District seeks a Special Education Assistant for Southport 6th Grade Academy to support teachers and students in an inclusive setting. The role includes instructional, clerical, supervisory, and behavior management duties as directed by classroom staff.

You will assist with daily tasks, facilitate small group instruction, and help students with organizational skills while adhering to district policies and the Case Conference Committee directions.

Qualifications

• Reads and writes effectively.
• Willingness to assist students with special needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop positive respectful relationships with students and staff.
• Assist teachers with daily duties in an inclusive classroom.
• Supervise student activities and behavior.
• Support organizational tasks and small group instruction.
• Follow classroom programming and district policies.

Skills

Read and write

Help special needs children

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:

  Support Staff - Instructional/ SpEd AST.

• Date Posted:

  10/20/2026

• Location:

  Southport 6th Grade Academy

Special Education Assistant

Position Purpose

Working under the supervision of teachers and are a viable part of the total instructional program. The services performed by the teacher aide/assistant include instructional, clerical, supervisory, and behavior management duties. The overall role of the teacher aide/assistant is to provide support services to the classroom teacher. Aides/assistants are expected to implement programming as directed by classroom teachers, administrators, or the Case Conference Committee. Teacher aides are expected to follow the Bylaws and Policies of Special Education, their assigned school, and the school corporation in which their classroom is located.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop positive respectful relationships with students and staff.
• Work in a positive, effective manner in the inclusion environment with students and staff.
• Be punctual with all assignments, professional in manner and speech, and notify co-workers and building administration prior to necessary absences.
• Effectively collaborate and share information with the teacher of record.
• Effectively answer questions and assist students with organizational skills, staying on task, and reviewing/re-teaching skills.
• Assist classroom teachers with daily duties.
• Facilitate small group instruction.
• Complete clerical duties as assigned by the teacher.
• Supervise student behavior and activities.
• Lift and move students.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate

$15.75 per hour.

Work Schedule

The position's hours will be scheduled between 6.5 and 7.5 and will be finalized at the time of hire, depending on student needs. 182 days per year

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and write.
• Willingness to help special needs children.
• Effective human relations skills that include a calm, patient personality.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical Requirement Percentage of Time

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Very Frequent
• Ability to lift 25 pounds. Very Frequent
• Ability to carry 25 pounds. Very Frequent
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent
• Ability to reach in all directions. Very Frequent

License/ Registration/ Certification

• N/A

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience

• Previous experience is preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt