Special Educational Assistant (K-5)

Position Type: Support Staff/Special Education AssistantDate Posted: 2/20/2026Location: Sheldon Woods Elementary SchoolDate Available: ImmediatelyClosing Date: Until filledNotice of Support Staff Posting Position: Special Educational Assistant (K-5) Posting # 3930Sheldon Woods ElementaryPosting Dates: February 20, 2026 - Until FilledReports To: PrincipalBeginning: Immediately Hours: 29.5 hours per week Monday - Friday School year/Part-time Qualifications:CPI training preferredGood communication/collaboration skills with staff and studentsJob Responsibilities:Assist the classroom teacher in implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).Provide one-on-one or small group instruction and reinforcement of skills.Support inclusion by helping students participate in general education settings.Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) as directed.Monitor and redirect student behavior using positive strategies.Provide emotional support, breaks, encouragement, and redirection as needed.Collect behavioral data for teacher/IEP team review.Help students with, toileting, or hygiene routines (if needed) Ensure student safety at all times, including monitoring for medical needs or seizures.Maintain regular communication with the supervising teacher about student progress and concerns.Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and professional development.Work collaboratively with general education staff to support student inclusion.Maintain confidentiality regarding student information.Supervise students during transitions, recess, lunch, or field trips.Assist in data collection for academic and behavioral progress monitoring.Support use of assistive technology and specialized equipment.Other Information: Able to be flexible and adjust quickly to the needs of the dayWilling to work in cold weatherPhysical Requirements and Working Conditions:Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken work; those activities where detailed or import spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.The worker is subject to environmental conditions.The worker should provide consistent and reliable in person attendance.

Created: 2026-04-02