Elementary - 2026-27 Classroom Assistant Elementary Special Ed - SEAS 2026-27 Classroom Assistant Elementary Special Ed - SEAS Elementary SupportHourly - Position - Classroom Assistant Special Ed - Elementary Grades K-6 Job Number 0000763892 Start Date Open Date 02012026 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, and 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:
Provide and appropriately document assistance to students requiring health-related services and supports, such as:
Deliver teacher-determined support and services in assigned instructional setting or class
Perform designated data keeping and/or instructional preparation tasks
SCHOOLORGANIZATION 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.
SCHOOLORGANIZATIONAL 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
Facilities Management
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:
Assist the teacher in addressing physical aggression, including:
Assist the teacher in safe lifting and transfer procedures for students
SCHOOLCOMMUNITY 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:
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.
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