Special Education Assistant - Inclusion (Wilkinson)

Mesquite-Isd; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite-ISD is seeking a Special Education Assistant – Inclusion (Wilkinson) to support instructional activities under the supervision of an Inclusion Teacher.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, operating classroom tech, assisting with assessments, and helping individual students or small groups reinforce academic and behavioral skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, students, and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in preparing materials and setting up classrooms.
• Operate standard office machines and classroom tech.
• Set up and operate audio-visual equipment and computers.
• Support instructional program under a certified teacher's supervision.
• Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce skills.
• Assist with data collection, grading, and routine clerical tasks.
• Administer simple assessments and report findings to the team.
• Help manage student behavior and communicate needs to teachers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by staff.

Skills

Disability support

Instruction following

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Office equipment

Audio-visual tech

Computer use

Job description

Special Education Assistant - Inclusion (Wilkinson) JobID: 4387

• To assist in clerical duties and instructional responsibilities working under the direction of the Inclusion Teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively

EXPERIENCE:

• None... prior experience working with children with learning disabilities preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist classroom teachers in preparation of classroom teaching materials and bulletin boards.
• Operate standard office machines.
• Set up and operate audio-visual equipment and computers.
• Assist with the instructional program under the direct supervision of a certified teacher.
• Work with an individual student and/or a small group of students
• reinforcing academic, behavioral, or development skills.
• Perform routine clerical tasks, data collection, and grading under the direction and supervision of a certified teacher.
• Assist assessment team by administering achievement and/or development tests.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned students.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Other School Health and Related Services (SHARS) duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Use common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Dealing with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion.
• Lifting/moving up to 10 pounds such as supplies of copier paper.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Postings current as of 9/3/2026 5:59:09 AM CST.