Traveling Special Education Assistant

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Limestone County Board of Education seeks an ITINERANT SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT to support a certified teacher in delivering individualized instruction and implementing behavioral plans for students with disabilities.

You will work under supervision, assist with small groups, prepare instructional materials, and help with daily classroom tasks, transportation, and routine care as needed. This role is on-site and requires compassionate, patient engagement with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Two years of higher education with Work Keys test required.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Able to manage dependent students if needed.
• Knowledge of academic and behavioral strategies for learning.
• Word processing/computer experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a certified teacher, perform instructional tasks.
• Work with identified students to maintain behavioral plans and implement required actions.
• Work with small groups to reinforce learning as directed by the teacher.
• Guide study and corrective instruction as prescribed.
• Assist therapists' prescribed activities (speech/occupational/physical).
• Assist students needing extra attention and/or assistance.
• Prepare instructional materials for classroom use.
• Assist with routine clerical duties (grading papers).
• Assist with feeding, positioning, lifting, or moving students as needed.
• Assist with wash‑up and toilet routines.
• Assist in using assistive/adaptive devices as needed.
• Supervise students during special/general education activities.
• Help with duties during lunch, playground, study hall, field trips, etc.
• Accompany children to and from settings as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Word processing

Disability support

Education

Two years of higher education with Work Keys

Associate degree preferred

Experience with students with disabilities preferred

Job description

Limestone County Board of Education seeks an ITINERANT SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT to support a certified teacher in delivering individualized instruction and implementing behavioral plans for students with disabilities.

You will work under supervision, assist with small groups, prepare instructional materials, and help with daily classroom tasks, transportation, and routine care as needed. This role is on-site and requires compassionate, patient engagement with students and staff.