Special Education Support Specialist

Marion Independent School District; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion Independent School District seeks an Associate - Special Education to assist licensed staff in delivering program services for students eligible for special education. The role supports academic, social, emotional, and behavioral programming designed to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities include helping with instruction, curriculum adaptation, and collaboration on interventions, while maintaining records and supporting student supervision across school settings.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships.
• Ability to function as a team member and collaborate with others.
• Ability to be flexible and respond to changing student needs.
• Ability to handle information confidentially.
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks.
• Ability to use technology (email, internet, word processing, iPad apps).

Responsibilities

• Assist with academic, behavior management, and crisis intervention supports in instructional settings.
• Assist with individual and group instruction under teacher guidance.
• Assist in adapting or developing curriculum materials.
• Collaborate on planning and implementing educational and behavioral interventions.
• Maintain records related to attendance, performance, incidents, and other documentation.
• Support supervision of students in various school areas (playground, lunchroom, halls, etc.).
• Participate in district or school projects to support special education goals.
• Engage in staff development and professional growth activities as needed.
• Develop and maintain proper records following district policies.
• Support implementation of IEP accommodations and plans.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Technology use

Tools

iPad applications

Word processing

Job description

Marion Independent School District seeks an Associate - Special Education to assist licensed staff in delivering program services for students eligible for special education. The role supports academic, social, emotional, and behavioral programming designed to meet individual needs.

Responsibilities include helping with instruction, curriculum adaptation, and collaboration on interventions, while maintaining records and supporting student supervision across school settings.