2026-27 Classroom Assistant Elementary Special Ed - ABLE

Elementary - 2026-27 Classroom Assistant Elementary Special Ed - ABLE

2026-27 Classroom Assistant Elementary Special Ed - ABLE Elementary SupportHourly - Position - Classroom Assistant Special Ed - Elementary Grades PK-6 Job Number 0000763879 Start Date Open Date 02012025 Closing Date 05302027

ROLE AND PURPOSE

To assist in the implementation of the instructional program, inclusive of academic, social emotional, and functional supports for each student served via Special Education in specialized programs such as:

• Alternative Curriculum
• Alt Curric
• Individuals with Severe and Profound Disabilities (ISPD)
• Academic and Behavioral Learning Environment (ABLE)
• Social Emotional and Academic Skills (SEAS)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Certification High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution

Experience School-based experience preferred

Valid drivers license preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Take initiative to assist the teacher and other colleagues with classroom instruction and management activities, including but not limited to:
• One-to-one and small group instruction
• Classroom organization
• Transitions
• Routines
• Behavior shaping
• Communication
• Assistive technology
• Provide and appropriately document assistance to students requiring health-related services and supports, such as:
• Transitioning
• Feeding
• Toileting
• Hygiene
• Other health-related needs
• While maintaining student dignity and safety
• Deliver teacher-determined support and services in assigned instructional setting or class
• Perform designated data keeping and/or instructional preparation tasks

SCHOOL ORGANIZATION CLIMATE

• Work cooperatively with principal, network coordinator, special education teachers, therapists, and regular education teachers to insure the success and safety of the students
• Participate in specialized training to improve skills needed to successfully complete responsibilities for the specialized program assigned
• Consult with teacher and principal on all general administration items, including personnel policies

SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT

• Follow established schedule - with the principals approval, the teacher of the program is responsible for formulating the schedule of the assistants
• The assistant then works under the direction of the teacher responsible for the instructional block of time
• Interact with students professionally, calmly, and intentionally using language for teaching, communicating effectively, and behavior shaping

ADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL

• Operate copy and laminating machines, computer, and audio-visual equipment
• Maintain classroom organization and cleanliness
• Take initiative to organize, store, and/or prepare student learning and instructional materials

STUDENT MANAGEMENT

• Assist teacher in implementing social emotional, academic, functional, and positively-based interventions for teaching replacement behaviors, including:
• Use of reinforcement
• Consequences
• Visual systems for shaping behavior
• Organizational structures for student learning and success
• Assist the teacher in addressing physical aggression, including:
• Relationship building
• De-escalation
• Possible use of safe, non-harmful physical restraint procedures
• Assist the teacher in safe lifting and transfer procedures for students

SCHOOL COMMUNITY RELATIONS

• Assist with community learning experiences, field trips, and necessary interpretation if appropriate
• Maintain confidentiality of student information, disabilities, and services

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary.

• While performing the duties of a classroom teaching assistant in a specialized setting, the employee may frequently be required to:
• Stoop
• Reach
• Stand
• Walk
• Lift
• Pull
• Push
• Grasp
• Talk
• Hear
• See
• Use repetitive physical motions
• While performing these duties of the job, the employee may frequently be required to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds of materials or lift children from wheelchairs onto changing tables, etc.
• While performing the duties of the job assignment, the employee may frequently be required to deescalate physical aggression, including the use of safe, non-harmful physical restraint procedures

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

• Participate in hygiene, communication systems, specific teaching methodologies, assistive technology, lifts, and transfers, first aid, CPR, TBSI, online training, and District De-escalation and Restraint Training as required by the job assignment to a specialized program
• Participate in professional learning to support students with disabilities as specific to specialized program role and responsibility

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and instruct students in the absence of the teacher during ARD meetings, staffings, and conferences
• Supervise students during bus duty, building, playground duty, lunch duty, and co-curricular activities

MISCELLANEOUS

• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Receive necessary vaccinations to prevent the contraction and spread of communicable diseases, such as Hepatitis
• Wear appropriate equipment for safe lifts and transfers

Duty Days 183 Additional Job Information This position receives a .50-hour differential. This is a pooled position. It is open year round, even if no current openings exist.

Pay Grade Educational Aide 2

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