Special Education Assistant Jobs
A Special Education Assistant plays a crucial role in elementary education by supporting students with special needs under the direction of a Special Education Teacher. They help to handle the everyday needs of these students such as helping them with their schoolwork, personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and behavioral issues. They also monitor student progress and assist the teacher in devising and implementing personalized educational plans. Special Education Assistants also contribute to maintaining a safe and comfortable classroom environment that promotes learning.
This role demands certain certifications and skills. At a minimum, they must possess a high school diploma but a degree or certification in special education or a related field is preferred. CPR and First Aid certifications are a plus. They should have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, teachers, and parents. Patience and empathy are essential as they will be tasked with managing children with varying abilities and behavioral issues. Prior experiences as a Teacher's Assistant, Childcare Worker, or Behavior Therapist can provide valuable experience before becoming a Special Education Assistant.
TEACHER ASSISTANT COGNITIVE EDUCATION SPECIALIST ASSISTANT
- TheraPeeds Family Center
- Davie, FL
- 11 days ago
- TheraPeeds Family Center
- Davie, FL
- 11 days ago
TheraPeeds Family Center is a premier, world-renowned therapy center that uses the science of neuroplasticity to retrain the brains and minds of children and adults with physiological and...
Special Education Teaching Assistant Classroom Support Staff Canyon del Oro High School
- Tucson, AZ
- 16 hours ago
- Tucson, AZ
- 16 hours ago
Assists the special education teacher in providing individualized instruction and supportive classroom assistance for special education students ranging in ages from 6 to 22, who are mentally, physically...
Special Education Instructional Aide I - Elementary Sites
- Riverside, CA
- 16 hours ago
- Riverside, CA
- 16 hours ago
Special Education Instructional Aide I - Elementary Sites About the Employer San Jacinto Unified School District is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff....
Paraprofessional. Phys. Hlth Care - Scott M. Leaman Elementary
- Lincoln, CA
- 16 hours ago
- Lincoln, CA
- 16 hours ago
Paraprofessional. Phys. Hlth Care - Scott M. Leaman Elementary About the Employer The Western Placer Unified School District and its 13 schools and an independent study program are located in the...
SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT #550474 - PEGGY HELLER Job Summary Under the direction of the supervising school nurse and/or teacher, performs specialized health care procedures, executes medical orders...
Paraprofessional.75FTE (MTSS) About the Employer Sage Oak is a non-classroom based charter school dedicated to personalized education, independent learning, cultivating diversity, and community...
Community Day School Paraprofessional Job Summary See attached job description Requirements / Qualifications For more information on Requirements/Qualifications, please contact the employer....
Special Education Teaching Assistant Classroom Support Staff Wilson K-8 School
- Oro Valley, AZ
- 17 hours ago
- Oro Valley, AZ
- 17 hours ago
Assists the special education teacher in providing individualized instruction and supportive classroom assistance for special education students ranging in ages from 6 to 22, who are mentally, physically...
Preschool Paraprofessional for the Blind/Low Vision, USDB
- Taylorsville, UT
- 17 hours ago
- Taylorsville, UT
- 17 hours ago
Preschool Paraprofessional for the Blind/Low Vision, USDB Salary $19.00 Hourly Location Salt Lake County, UT Job Type Part Time Job Number 45362 Agency 400 Utah State Board of Education Unit 5500 PED...
Paraprofessional I (Literacy) - Zamora Elementary School #26-21
- Yolo, CA
- 17 hours ago
- Yolo, CA
- 17 hours ago
Paraprofessional I (Literacy) - Zamora Elementary School #26-21 Requirements / Qualifications In order to be considered, applicants must submit the following by the final filing date: Completed...
Paraprofessional GR K-12 Keyes to Learning Charter School Pos#K320004
- CA
- 17 hours ago
- CA
- 17 hours ago
Paraprofessional GR K-12 Keyes to Learning Charter School Pos#K320004 Requirements / Qualifications - Resume - 2 Letters of Recommendation (Current) - Proof of ESSA Compliant (formerly NCLB...
Special Education Assistant #550483 - Mitchell Senior
- Merced, CA
- 17 hours ago
- Merced, CA
- 17 hours ago
SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT #550483 - MITCHELL SENIOR Job Summary Under the direction of the supervising school nurse and/or teacher, performs specialized health care procedures, executes medical orders...
Paraprofessional.75 FTE (MTSS) About the Employer Sage Oak is a non-classroom based charter school dedicated to personalized education, independent learning, cultivating diversity, and community...
Pine Ridge School 6.0 hours Special Education Instructional Aide (IA/SE II BL) FLS Tk/K
- CA
- 17 hours ago
- CA
- 17 hours ago
Pine Ridge School 6.0 hours Special Education Instructional Aide (IA/SE II BL) FLS Tk/K Requirements / Qualifications Ed Join Application Current Resume Cover Letter 3 Current Letters of Recommendation...
The team at Glen Lake is dedicated to early childhood education and developmentally appropriate practice....
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Special Education Assistants offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Special Education Assistant position
- Small Group Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Preschool
- Parent Conferences
- Instructional Strategies
- Early Childhood Education
- Social Studies
- Lesson Planning
- Montessori Method
- Classroom Management
- Google Classroom
- SMART Board
- Reading Intervention
- Individualized Education Program
- Child Development
- Response to Intervention
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Alternative Education
- Special Education
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Behavior Management
- Behavior Intervention
- Applied Behavior Anyalysis
- Special Needs
- Curriculum Development
- Tutoring
- Educating
- First Aid
- Reading
- Math
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Background Checks
- High School Diploma
- Teaching
- Collaboration
- Events
- Flexibility
- Employee Development
- Education Experience
- Filing
- English
- Spanish
- Regulations
- Problem Solving
- Bilingual
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Communication Skills
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