24-25 - Emerson - Special Education Assistant (SEA) - 0.813 FTE (32.52 hpw)

Essential Duties

Provide instructional support and reinforcement to students in academic, behavioral and functional areas across school, community and vocational settings

Implement curriculum and behavioral intervention strategies across environments, under the direction and guidance of a teacher and / or related services staff

Transfers, apply adaptive devices, tube feedings, diapering, and provide bathroom assistance and mobility training

Consistently use proper hygiene practices as prescribed by MMSD health policies

Maintain student confidentiality, including written records

Assist with coordination and communication activities with other staff to provide feedback regarding student performance

Assist with data collection activities (reviewing and documenting student progress academic and behavior, etc.)

Assist with monitoring and implementing positive behavior strategies in dealing with student behavior, physical restraint / management, implement safe space procedure and behavior intervention plans

Provide supervision during lunch, recess, playground, hallways and field trips

Participate in on-the-job training and district level training

Assist with loading and unloading school buses

Assist with preparation of instructional materials under a teacher’s direction

Maintain records

Must be working with at least one scholar with an individual education plan throughout their work time, and maintain a daily schedule of support under direction from the case manager

Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications : Licensing, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to provide individual and small group instructional reinforcement

Ability to work independently with students in school, community, vocational, and domestic situations under the direction of a teacher

Ability to keep accurate student data

Ability to work with physically aggressive students

Ability to work with students who are nonverbal or who do not have intelligible speech

Ability to follow teacher direction, written plans, individual education programs, and behavior intervention plans

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse students, staff and community, orally and in writing

Ability to maintain student confidentiality

Ability to walk, lift (up to 50 lbs.), climb, bend, reach, and kneel

Ability to learn and use basic computer skills (e-mail, internet, word processing)

Must be mature, patient and compassionate when working with all students

Experience working cross-culturally and / or commitment to work toward improving one’s own cultural competence (i.e., valuing difference / diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one’s skills and expertise, and having the desire to learn in these areas)

Department of Public Instruction Certification (License) to work with disabled children; may apply during / after offer and cost is covered by the District

Candidates have an Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school or pass assessment taken onsite in lieu of college credits

Preferred :

Candidates have an Associate’s Degree or 48 academic credits beyond high school

Fluency in Spanish and English

Prior experience working in a public school setting

Prior experience working with children who have disabilities

Prior experience working with children who are non-ambulatory and / or nonverbal

CPR certification

First aid training

Experience using email, internet, and word processing programs