Special Education Educational Assistant

EAGLE College Preparatory Schools; Arizona (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support the academic success of students with special needs. This role involves collaborating with teachers and professionals to implement Individual Education Plans and foster a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with youth, especially in low-income urban communities, and will possess strong organizational and communication skills. Join a team committed to academic excellence and character development, where your contributions will make a significant impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• 60 credit hours at an accredited college/university required.
• Experience with special education students preferred.
• Proficient with school-related technology.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students.
• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEP) and monitor progress.
• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns.

Skills

Working with students with special education

Classroom management

Collaboration with professionals

Communication with parents

Record keeping

Education

60 credit hours at an accredited college/university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position:Special Education Educational Assistant

Location: 1619 E. Main Street

South Mountain

Phoenix, AZ

Job Id:111

# of Openings:1

Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Student Support Services Managerand the Lead Teacher, the Special Education Assistant will support the academic success and character development of all scholars with special education services in the assigned classroom and/or grade level. The Paraprofessional will work closely with scholars, parents, and school administration to develop individual teaching and classroom management skills.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under thedirection andguidance of the classroom teacher.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for the students andmonitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom toenable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them indeveloping appropriate social skills.
• Attend weekly staff meetings, provides program input, demonstrates program procedures, is open to constructive criticism to improve skills, implements and demonstrates follow-through of recommendations given by supervisor.
• Assist in the preparation and display of student work.
• Assist classroom teacher with copying items to support teaching.
• Assists in maintaining classroom, organization of data, materials and equipment as established by the teacher.
• Assist in completing student accommodations on assignments.
• Perform other duties as requested or required

Competencies
Serving Leader

• Provide vigilant supervision for the physical safety and well-being of scholars while on campus or off-campus for school functions

Collaborative Relationships

• Build rapport with scholars, parents, and families
• Continually improve teaching skills by seeking out constructive feedback and professional development opportunities

Resource Management

• Maintain accurate and complete records, including but not limited to: attendance, behavior, student achievement data, grades, progress reports, parent communication, text books, etc.

Forming Character

• Apply classroom management techniques and appropriate scholar corrections and disciplinary actions
• Assume responsibility for scholar success by holding all scholars accountable to school-wide behavioral expectations
• Recognize, celebrate and reward scholar achievement and character development

Academic Excellence

• Establish a positive, achievement-oriented and structured learning environment where all scholars are invested in their academic excellence and character growth and can fulfill their potential
• Set measurable, ambitious, and attainable goals for the year and each interim assessment cycle
• Evaluate individual scholar academic progress through regular and varied assessments

Qualifications

• 60 credit hours at an accredited college/university required
• Experience working with students with special education preferred
• Experience working with youth and families in low-income urban communities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and school related technology

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.