Special Education Assistant Teacher Jobs

Job Title: Special Education Assistant-ECSE Candidate Pool Company: Minneapolis Public School District Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: We accept teaching applications continuously throughout the year and are particularly interested in teachers who have urban experience. Position Available: Special Education Assistant-ECSE Candidate Pool FUNCTION: With supervision, assist licensed Minneapolis Public School staff in the implementation of a comprehensive educational program for students, age 0 to 22 years olds, who are in Special Education programs across multiple school and community environments as aligned with The Standards of Effective Instructional Support for Educational Assistants. Individuals will work in programs that serve students with autism, mental impairments, physical impairments other health impairments and behavioral disorders as well as those who are deaf/hard of hearing, have visual impairments and in Early Childhood Special Education programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits, and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences; or area related to position assignment. Two (2) years experience working in the Minneapolis Schools or comparable educational setting preferred. Ability to effectively meet school, student, and program needs. Attend mandatory Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) and Documentation trainings within one year of being hired for the position and maintain a current expiration date on the CPI card by taking Refresher class annually. Knowledge of related educational programs and the school community. Training and experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment. Ability to work effectively in collaboration with others. Ability to act in a leadership role and independently initiate and follow through on tasks under minimal supervision. Strong organizational skills. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills in working with students, families, and community representatives and in collaborating with school personnel. Experience working with teen parents and or alternative school students. Experience or training with youth development training. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Implement and maintain school programs and student services. Act as a liaison between the students, family, community, and the school. Work with program coordinator to provide behavior support to classroom teachers. Provide mediation support to assist students with conflict. Participate in, provide information to, and/or facilitate staff team meetings related to school programs and student services. Act as a resource to provide knowledge of services and program objectives to staff, departments, and the community. Involved in planning, coordinating, and developing school programs and student services. Conduct evaluations and provide information related to program assessment used to measure program effectiveness. Use technology skills to organize and deliver school programs and student services. Meets District?s standards for employee performance and attendance. Participate in staff development/professional growth activities relevant to position, responsibilities and School Improvement Plan (SIP) and Professional Development Plan (PDP). Perform related duties as assigned/requested. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: School environment; may involve lifting up to 40 pounds; and the ability to sit, walk, and/or stand for extended periods of time, both indoors and outdoors. SALARY: Local 59 EASRP $16.16 per hour Department: Educational Service Center Work Hours: Varies Application Deadline: Open Until Filled *This posting is to establish a pool of candidates for Special Education Assistant Positions. Qualified candidates will be added to the pool and referred for interviews to sites within Minneapolis Public Schools holding a vacant special education assistant position. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Register to View AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY: Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability or status with regard to public assistance. The Minneapolis Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action School District.

Job Title: Special Education Instructional Assistants Company: Location: Boston, MA Description: Immediate opening for instructional assistants serving students with developmental disabilities. Requires experience/training with PDD/related needs population. Data-based instruction and restraint training (CPI) experience a plus. Email or fax resume to Register to View .

Job Title: Special Education Assistant-Bilingual Spanish-ECSE Company: Minneapolis Public School District Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: We accept teaching applications continuously throughout the year and are particularly interested in teachers who have urban experience. Position Available: Special Education Assistant-Bilingual Spanish-ECSE *Must be fluent in English and Spanish* FUNCTION: With supervision, assist licensed Minneapolis Public School staff in the implementations of a comprehensive educational program for students, age 0 to 22 years olds, who are in Special Education programs across multiple school and community environments as aligned with The Standards of Effective Instructional Support for Educational Assistants. Individuals will work in programs that serve student with autism, mental impairments, physical impairments other health impairments and behavioral disorders as well as those who are deaf/hard of hearing, have visual impairments and in Early Childhood Special Education programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits, and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences; or area related to position assignment. Must be fluent in English and Spanish. Attends and completes mandatory of 40 hours Special Education Core and Disability training offered by the District within one year of employment. Fulfillment of minimum of twenty (20) continuing education hours annually, subsequent to 40 Hours of Specials Education Core and Disability training, which includes maintaining current CPI, CPR and First Aid Certifications. Minimum of two (2) years of experience within the past five (5) years working in either general education, Special Education, day treatment programs, residential programs, or other health care settings, providing direct care to individuals with a disability. Training and/or experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties: Establishes positive relationships with students and acts as a role model for appropriate social skills and behavior in all situations. Assists staff in the management of student behavior by applying proactive strategies when dealing with students? behaviors. Implements District approved techniques for verbal de-escalation, personal safety, and safe physical restraints. Assumes safety responsibilities for students in all environments. Provides direct instructional support to individual and/or groups of students and monitors behaviors, and attends designated classes/activities with the students as outlined in the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Collects data in accordance with student(s) IEP gorals and objectives as directed by licensed staff. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff and community representatives. Follow written and oral instructions and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies. Communicates effectively in both oral/written formats and gives clear concise directions. Supports the District?s position of valuing diversity and promoting respect. Maintains professional District Educational Assistant and Special Education Assistant competencies by attending mandatory in-services Professional Development Plan (PDP). Attends to and provides for students? daily hygiene, personal and health related cares, including dressing, feeding, lifting, transferring, toileting/diapering, and medical cares, as directed by licensed staff. Assumes safety responsibilities for students when providing community-based instructional and vocational training. Participates in and assists students in planned community, recreational, school and leisure activities. Assist students arriving and departing on buses. Meets District?s standards for employee performance and attendance. May be expected or required to ride on buses to and from school with Special Education students. Performs other related duties as assigned. SALARY: Local 59 EASRP $16.16 per hour Department: Educational Service Center Work Hours: Varies Application Deadline: Always Open *This posting is to establish a pool of candidates for Special Education Assistant Positions. Qualified candidates will be added to the pool and referred for interviews to sites within Minneapolis Public Schools holding a vacant special education assistant position. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Register to View AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY: Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability or status with regard to public assistance. The Minneapolis Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action School District.

Job Title: Special Ed Instructional Assistant Company: Location: Medford, OR Description: Phoenix-Talent School District #4 is seeking applications for the position of: SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT 7 HOUR Talent Middle School Individuals wishing to apply for this position should submit a completed District application and resume. All application materials are to be directed to the Personnel Office at the above address or in person at 401 W. Fourth Street, Phoenix, Oregon. POSTING DATE: August 31, 2010 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled REPORTS TO: Principal/Special Education Director SALARY: As per the collective bargaining agreement with OSEA, currently at $12.42 TO $14.09 per hour depending on experience. JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist students with disabilities to gain behavioral and academic skills. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Accurate reading, writing, and listening skills. 2. Two years college or passing scores on the Work Keys Exams. 3. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students and adults. 4. College courses in education and/or child development highly desirable. 5. Ability to work independently. 6. Previous experience with handicapped students highly desirable. 7. Physical demands needed: ability to communicate with students, co-workers, and the public; ability to communicate over the telephone; ability to respond to telephones, bells, students, co-workers, etc.; ability to respond to classroom disturbances, visual cues, student requests, etc.; ability to read written material; ability to operate office equipment; ability to carry or lift light loads (25 lbs) 8. Must be currently or willing to become first aid/CPR certified. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 1. Preference may be given to those with experience in similar position. 2. Preference may be given to those bilingual in Spanish and English. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a 7 hour per day position, 178 days per school year, beginning the 2010-2011 school year. All applicants will be considered carefully. Those candidates selected for interviews will be notified shortly after the closing date. Applicants are asked not to call for interviews. All applicants will be notified when the position is filled. Phoenix-Talent School District #4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in accordance with Federal and State Legislation, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, or marital status, physical or mental disability in employment practices or education programs. If you need special accommodations because of a disability, please contact the personnel office at 535-1517 Voice/TDD.

Job Title: Special Education Instructional Assistant Company: Location: Boston, MA Description: Instructional assistant needed for high school students with social/emotional and learning disabilities in specialized public school setting. Email or fax resume to: Register to View .

Job Title: Special Education Instructional Assistant Company: Carroll County Public Schools Location: Westminster, MD Description: Special Education Instructional Assistant Location: Mechanicsville Elem Description: An individual must possess the ability to perform these essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The following are typical of the types of duties performed: 1. Assists teacher in providing appropriate learning experiences including Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals and objectives for students by working with individual students or small groups to reinforce the work taught by the teacher. 2.Assists teacher in providing an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children. 3. Assists teacher in maintaining appropriate, accurate, and confidential student records in compliance with various federal, state, and local regulations. 4. Assists in supervising students in a variety of school-related settings. 5. Assists the teacher with self-care of students with disabilities. This may include duties associated with toileting, personal hygiene, lifting and positioning of students. 6. Assists the teachers with inventorying instructional materials, equipment, and books. Qualifications: At the time of application, each candidate must possess the following: 1. Must possess a bachelors degree from an accredited institution. 2. Must be eligible for a Standard Professional Certificate from the Maryland State Department of Education.

Job Title: Special Education Assistant - DCD Candidate Pool Company: Minneapolis Public School District Location: Minneapolis, MN Description: We accept teaching applications continuously throughout the year and are particularly interested in teachers who have urban experience. Position Available: Special Education Assistant - DCD Candidate Pool FUNCTION: With supervision, assist licensed Minneapolis Public School staff in the implementations of a comprehensive educational program for students, age 0 to 22 years old, who are in Special Education programs across multiple school and community environments as aligned with The Standards of Effective Instructional Support for Educational Assistants. Individuals will work in programs that serve student with autism, mental impairments, physical impairments other health impairments and behavioral disorders as well as those who are deaf/hard of hearing, have visual impairments and in Early Childhood Special Education programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Completed 90 quarter or 60 semester college credits, and/or AA degree in the area of Education, Child Development, Child Psychology, Behavioral Sciences; or area related to position assignment. Demonstrates performance of standard English (written and/or oral) and Mathematics. Attends and completes mandatory of 40 hours Special Education Core and Disability training offered by the District within one year of employment. Fulfillment of minimum of twenty (20) continuing education hours annually, subsequent to 40 Hours of Specials Education Core and Disability training, which includes maintaining current CPI, CPR and First Aid Certifications. Minimum of two (2) years of experience within the past five (5) years working in either general education, Special Education, day treatment programs, residential programs, or other health care settings, providing direct care to individuals with a disability. Training and/or experience in the use of computers and other technology equipment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties: Establishes positive relationships with students and acts as a role model for appropriate social skills and behavior in all situations. Assists staff in the management of student behavior by applying proactive strategies when dealing with students? behaviors. Implements District approved techniques for verbal de-escalation, personal safety, and safe physical restraints. Assumes safety responsibilities for students in all environments. Provides direct instructional support to individual and/or groups of students and monitors behaviors, and attends designated classes/activities with the students as outlined in the Individual Education Plan (IEP). Collects data in accordance with student(s) IEP gorals and objectives as directed by licensed staff. Collaborates and works cooperatively, as a team member, with colleagues, staff and community representatives. Follow written and oral instructions and independently follows through on teacher directed programming/strategies. Communicates effectively in both oral/written formats and gives clear concise directions. Supports the District?s position of valuing diversity and promoting respect. Maintains professional District Educational Assistant and Special Education Assistant competencies by attending mandatory in-services Professional Development Plan (PDP). Attends to and provides for students? daily hygiene, personal and health related cares, including dressing, feeding, lifting, transferring, toileting/diapering, and medical cares, as directed by licensed staff. Assumes safety responsibilities for students when providing community-based instructional and vocational training. Participates in and assists students in planned community, recreational, school and leisure activities. Assist students arriving and departing on buses. Meets District?s standards for employee performance and attendance. May be expected or required to ride on buses to and from school with Special Education students. Meet district standards for performance and attendance. Performs other related duties as assigned. SALARY: Local 59 EASRP $16.16 per hour Department: Educational Service Center Work Hours: Varies Application Deadline: Open Until Filled FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Register to View AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY: Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability or status with regard to public assistance. The Minneapolis Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action School District.