Secondary - 2026-27 Classroom Assistant High School Special Ed - SEAS
2026-27 Classroom Assistant High School Special Ed - SEAS
Secondary
SupportHourly - Position - Classroom Assistant Special Ed - High School
Grades • 9-12
Job Number • 0000763979
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) • Social Emotional and Academic Skills (SEAS)
QUALIFICATIONS
Education • High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution
Certification • Valid certification
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 • 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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