Special Education Assistant

Reports To Building Principal Special Education Supervisor

Work Schedule 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday

Salary $25,808.00, starting annual salary

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED • Must have a minimum of 48 semester hours of secondary education or have passed the PRAXIS PARAPRO exam • One or two years related experience working with students with disabilities is preferred • Must pass the written test or meet the educational requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act • Ability to meet the requirements and apply for an Educational Aide Permit with the Ohio Department of Education

Responsibilities

• Ability to work effectively with students, including those who display aggressive, abusive, or inappropriate verbal and/or physical behavior • Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively • Organizational and problem-solving skills • Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing situations • Ability to assume responsibility for supervising students • Knowledge and ability to apply behavior management techniques in enforcing school discipline in an appropriate context • Must possess the physical strength and ability required to lift, assist, restrain, or pursue handicapped students

Clerical Skills

• Maintains a good attendance record and is punctual • Previous experience working with computers preferred

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