Special Education Assistant: Empower Students in Classrooms

Seattle Public Schools; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Seattle Public Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant to support instruction and supervision in general or self-contained classrooms. You will help implement IEP goals, monitor student behavior, and communicate progress to teachers and families.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, preparing materials, attending IEP meetings, and ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment for diverse students.

Qualifications

• Education: HS diploma or equivalent with one of several approved paths.
• PESB paraeducator assessment or equivalent credits.
• Alternative: Associate degree or higher, or 72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities and materials to include all special education students.
• Administer tests and assignments to assist teacher in evaluating progress.
• Provide first aid and medical assistance as required.
• Assist students with personal care needs due to medical conditions.
• Attend meetings and participate in IEP objectives.
• Confer with teachers/parents on student progress as established in IEPs.
• Direct and implement behavioral plans for students with behavior disorders.
• Instruct students in activities to reinforce instructional objectives and remediation plans.
• Maintain instructional materials and student files/records.
• Monitor students in various school environments for safety and learning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Safety practices

Office software

Record keeping

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

PESB paraeducator assessment

Associate degree or higher

72 quarter credits / 48 semester credits

Paraeducator apprenticeship program

Job description

Seattle Public Schools seeks a Special Education Assistant to support instruction and supervision in general or self-contained classrooms. You will help implement IEP goals, monitor student behavior, and communicate progress to teachers and families.

Responsibilities include assisting with instruction, preparing materials, attending IEP meetings, and ensuring a safe, inclusive learning environment for diverse students.