Special Education Assistant

Position Summary: Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference! As a classroom support professional, you'll work alongside the teacher to empower students with disabilities, helping them thrive both academically and socially. This role offers the opportunity to provide one-on-one support during lessons and activities, foster meaningful connections, and contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment. Additional responsibilities include assisting with classroom preparation, organization, and supporting effective classroom management. If you're compassionate, committed, and ready to make an impact, we'd love to have you on our team!Reports To: TeacherKnowledge, Skills & ImplementationGood communication skills, following written and verbal instructionsAbility to relate to students with compassionMaintain confidentiality of student information at all timesDemonstrates a high level of integrity and accountabilityDemonstrates patience when dealing with students with varying abilitiesThe employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substances abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the corporation.Engaged and present during class sessionsInstructional LeadershipGuide and assist students with lessons, activities and technology tasks under the direction of the classroom teacher.Reinforce concepts that were taught in specialized instruction.Assist teachers with classroom activities and lessons.Adapt and modify coursework under the direction of the classroom teacher.Attend field trips and other community activities implemented for students.Assist classroom teachers with implementing behavior support plansPerforms other duties as assigned at the request of the teacher or their designeeAdditional supervision as required by the teacherQualifications & Requirements* High School diploma or equivalentOPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER No person shall on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, or handicap be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in employment, or recruitment, consideration, or selection. Information requested is used only to determine the applicant's ability to meet job criteria and perform satisfactorily.sick dayspersonal days