Special Education Assistant Teacher — Classroom Support

HTU; Leesburg, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

HTU is seeking a dedicated classroom support professional to assist teachers and students in Leesburg, FL. You will help with daily routines, planning, and classroom organization.

Responsibilities include monitoring student behavior data, recording progress, supervising transitions, and supporting documentation and reports. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree, has experience with children or adolescents, and works well in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience working with children or adolescents, preferably in a school or special education setting.
• Interest or experience in vocational or hands-on learning environments is a plus.
• Ability to support students with behavioral and emotional needs in a structured setting.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Reliable, consistent, and able to work as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Support individual, small-group, and whole-class instruction as directed by the teacher
• Assist in daily classroom organization, planning, and preparation
• Monitor and record student behavior data and progress
• Assist with point sheets, reports, and classroom documentation
• Implement individualized behavior programs and classroom systems
• Supervise students to ensure safety at all times, including bus duty, off‑campus activities, and transitions
• Support vocational programming as needed in coordination with the vocational team
• Supervise the classroom in the absence of the teacher when assigned
• Communicate with PHILLIPS staff and support collaboration across the team
• Assist with medication administration, data collection, and other program‑related tasks
• Attend meetings, trainings, and professional development as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Behavioral support

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

HTU is seeking a dedicated classroom support professional to assist teachers and students in Leesburg, FL. You will help with daily routines, planning, and classroom organization.

Responsibilities include monitoring student behavior data, recording progress, supervising transitions, and supporting documentation and reports. The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree, has experience with children or adolescents, and works well in a collaborative team.