Special Educational Assistant - ECSE

West Ottawa Public Schools; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support preschool children at Pine Creek Elementary. This role involves providing one-on-one assistance and leading small group instruction to foster a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with school-aged children and be willing to obtain CPI training. This part-time position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners while working closely with educators and staff. If you are passionate about supporting children's educational journeys, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in educational settings.
• Willingness to undergo CPI training for behavior management.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups.
• Lead small group instruction and monitor behavior.

Skills

Experience with school aged children

CPI training or willingness to be trained

Job description

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant
  
  
• Date Posted:
  2/4/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Pine Creek Elementary School
  
  
• Date Available:
  Immediately
  
  

Notice of Support Staff Posting

Position: SE Assistant for ECSE Posting # 3632
-Preschool – Pine Creek Elementary
Posting Dates: July 19, 2024– Until Filled
Reports To: Principal
Beginning: Immediately
Hours: 29.5 hours a week
Monday – Thursday
8:30am – 3:45pm
Some Fridays 8:30am – 3:45pm

Qualifications:

• Experience with school aged children

Job Responsibilities:

• Support student 1:1 or in small group
• Lead small group instruction, behavior support, recess/lunch monitoring and other duties as assigned

Other Information:

• CPI trained or willing to be trained in CPI

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is subject to environmental conditions.
• The worker should provide consistent and reliable attendance.