Special Education Assistants- Pre K, Elementary, Intermediate, Middle

Derry Cooperative School District

San Jacinto (CA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An educational institution is seeking Special Education Assistants to support students in various learning environments. Responsibilities include reinforcing learning, assisting with classroom routines, and guiding students in their educational activities. The role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining ethical behavior and confidentiality. The position is school-year based with terms established by the collective bargaining agreement. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' educational journeys.

Qualifications

Ability to assist students with learning and classroom routines.
Understanding of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Skill in guiding remedial work set up by the teacher.

Responsibilities

Reinforce learning for students under the guidance of the teacher.
Care for classroom equipment and help students with manipulatives.
Supervise students during drills and field trips.
Participate in in-service training programs.
Assist with hygiene routines as needed.

Skills

Experience working with children

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ethical behavior and confidentiality

Job description

Job Details

Special Education Assistants – Pre K, Elementary, Intermediate, Middle

Job ID: 1912

Position Type: Support Staff / Special Education Assistant
Date Posted: 8/18/2025
Location: District-wide
Date Available: 08/20/2025
Closing Date: ASAP

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and benefits are per the AFSCME Assistants CBA. Positions available at: Derry Early Education Program, East Derry Memorial Elementary, Ernest P Barka Elementary, Gilbert H Hood Middle School, Grinnell Elementary, South Range Elementary, West Running Brook Intermediate School.

Terms of employment: school‑year position; salary and benefits established by the collective bargaining agreement between the Derry Cooperative School Board and AFSCME LOCAL 1801.

Job Role and Responsibilities

Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.

Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.

Help students utilize manipulatives and master instructional materials assigned by the teacher.

Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction.

Implement goals and objectives outlined on the IEP as assigned by the case manager.

Guide remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.

Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.

Read to students, listen to students read, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students.

Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make‑up work as assigned by the teacher.

Help students with their clothing and assist with regular school routine.

Assist with wash‑up and toilet routines (as stated in the IEP). Toileting routines, when appropriate, will be conducted in the school nurse’s office with another adult present (preferably the school nurse) who will provide assistance when necessary. The District will be responsible for training staff on proper lifting procedures.

Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student, including special strategies and instructions.

Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.

Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.

Participate in in‑service training programs as assigned.

Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary.

Assist with the supervision of children during regular play periods.

Assistant will not be responsible for invasive medical procedures (e.g., catheterization, feeding tubes).

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