WH: Floating Special Education Assistant, up to 6.0 hrs/day

TrulyHired; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

TrulyHired in Traverse City, MI, is seeking a Special Education Assistant (Float) to support students in classrooms across settings. The role reports to the building principal and works with the teacher to implement plans for individual students.

Willow Hill Elementary School seeks a caring, dependable aide who can assist with academics, adapt materials, and help students during physical education, lunch, field trips, and daily activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma required; college credit or higher degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work with students with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Assists special education students with academics in regular classrooms.
• Supports students in categorical classrooms and in PE, music, art, lunch, and recess as needed.
• Participates in planning meetings and IEPs when requested.
• Assists with small and large group instruction and with daily life skills.
• Monitors behavior plans and may witness medication administration if needed.
• Adapts lessons and materials to meet student needs; maintains records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Care for children

Basic computer knowledge

Lift 50 pounds

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

College credit / WorkKeys certification / college degree preferred

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Job Description

Employee Group: TCCAPSA

Classification: V* (Hourly, Non-Exempt)

Status: School year - 180 work days + 9 paid holidays

Location: Willow Hill Elementary School

Master Agreement

General Summary:

The Special Education Assistant (Float) provides assistance to Special Education students in the classroom. This position reports to the building principal with daily responsibilities guided by the teacher designated by the principal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists special education student(s) with academics in regular education classrooms.
• Assists students in categorical classrooms.
• Assists special education students in physical education, music, art, at lunch and recess as needed.
• Takes part in planning meetings and IEP's as requested.
• Assists with small group non-direct instruction.
• Assists with large group non-direct instruction.
• Assists with physical challenges (wheel-chairs, scribe, daily life skills, communication devices, etc.).
• Works in areas of self-help (toileting, diapering, dressing, feeding, dispensing medications per district policy).
• Monitors behavior of students on behavior plans and others as needed under the direction of the special education teacher.
• Serves as a witness for medication administration if requested.
• Attends training or in-services as requested.
• Accompanies special education students on field trips.
• Maintains classroom records as requested.
• Adapts lessons and educational materials to meet student needs as directed by the classroom teacher.
• Works with students in a consistent and individualized manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma. Previous college credit, WorkKeys certification or college degree preferred.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students and school personnel.
• Ability to care for, supervise, and nurture children.
• Basic knowledge of computers and technology.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to assist with maintaining records of student progress.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to resolve conflict.
• Dependable, reliable, and protective of sensitive/confidential information.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
• Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
• The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
• Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
• Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Environmental Conditions:

Work is typically performed in indoor environments featuring moderate to elevated noise levels. Tasks may require working in varied conditions, including cold or heat, and navigating slippery or uneven ground. The work environment involves regular contact and interaction with students, educational equipment, and general office machinery.

Work Schedules:

Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district's school year calendar and position's work day calendar.

Background Checks:

The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.