Special Needs Educational Assistant III — Full-Time

Dallas High School; Dallas, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas School District No. 2 is seeking a full-time Educational Assistant (Special Needs III) for Oakdale Heights Elementary School.

The role involves supporting students with disabilities, delivering instructional activities, and collaborating with staff to implement ABA or behavior support plans. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, and knowledge of IDEA or willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 and have a high school diploma/GED, and knowledge of IDEA or ability to acquire it.
• Broad written and verbal vocabulary desired.
• Experience with behavior management and positive behavior support helpful.
• Ability to deliver instructional programs to students with disabilities.
• Able to work in physically and emotionally fatiguing environments and handle aggressive behavior when required.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally and read safety and procedural documents.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructional programs to students with disabilities.
• Assist in classroom activities and support student learning.
• Work collaboratively in a team to implement instruction.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Special education

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

IDEA knowledge

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Dallas School District No. 2 is seeking a full-time Educational Assistant (Special Needs III) for Oakdale Heights Elementary School.

The role involves supporting students with disabilities, delivering instructional activities, and collaborating with staff to implement ABA or behavior support plans. Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or GED, 18+ years old, and knowledge of IDEA or willingness to learn.