Special Education Assistant Jobs
A Special Education Assistant plays a crucial role in elementary education by supporting students with special needs under the direction of a Special Education Teacher. They help to handle the everyday needs of these students such as helping them with their schoolwork, personal hygiene, mobility, feeding, and behavioral issues. They also monitor student progress and assist the teacher in devising and implementing personalized educational plans. Special Education Assistants also contribute to maintaining a safe and comfortable classroom environment that promotes learning.
This role demands certain certifications and skills. At a minimum, they must possess a high school diploma but a degree or certification in special education or a related field is preferred. CPR and First Aid certifications are a plus. They should have excellent communication skills to effectively interact with students, teachers, and parents. Patience and empathy are essential as they will be tasked with managing children with varying abilities and behavioral issues. Prior experiences as a Teacher's Assistant, Childcare Worker, or Behavior Therapist can provide valuable experience before becoming a Special Education Assistant.
Openings as of 4/12/2025 25-432 Special Education Aide - ID JobID: 6729 Position Type: Instructional Support Staff/Special Education Aide Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Ironwood Elementary POSITION...
plans developed by the certified staff member clarifies directions and procedures uses spoken/written/sign language and vocabulary that are clear and age-appropriate asks questions of high quality,...
Early Childhood Paraprofessional Employer Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 Location Yorkville, IL, US Salary Competitive categories Employer Yorkville Community Unit School District...
Summer School Head Start Preschool Paraprofessional (4 Positions)
- Kankakee, IL
- 8 hours ago
- Kankakee, IL
- 8 hours ago
Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Proegler School Date Available: 06/09/2025 District: Kankakee School District 111 SUMMER SCHOOL HEAD START PRESCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1....
plans developed by the certified staff member clarifies directions and procedures uses spoken/written/sign language and vocabulary that are clear and age-appropriate asks questions of a high quality...
Special Education Assistant (2 Positions), Brentwood Middle School (2025-2026 School Year, Fall 2025
- Greeley, CO
- 8 hours ago
- Greeley, CO
- 8 hours ago
Education - Non-licensed/Special Education Assistant Date Posted: 4/3/2025 Location: Brentwood Middle School Special Education Assistant (2 Positions), Brentwood Middle School (2025-2026 School Year...
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about special education principles and practices....
Knowledge of or willingness to learn about special education principles and practices....
25/26 SY Special Education Paraprofessional- Greater Heights Academy
- Flint, MI
- 9 hours ago
- Flint, MI
- 9 hours ago
25/26 SY Special Education Paraprofessional- Greater Heights Academy 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars Flint, MI 48504 The Opportunity : PLA Special Education Paraprofessionals are passionate and devoted assistants...
25-26 Self-Contained Paraprofessional, Special Education
- Huffman, TX
- 13 hours ago
- Huffman, TX
- 13 hours ago
25-26 Self-Contained Paraprofessional, Special Education JobID: 489 Position Type: Support Staff/Instructional Assistant Date Posted: 4/11/2025 Location: Falcon Ridge Elementary School Starting Pay:...
Paraprofessional (Library) - 20 hrs - RMMHS JobID: 1477 Position Type: Paraprofessional/Instructional Date Posted: 4/10/2025 Location: Rocky Mountain Middle/High School Additional...
Job Number: WISN... Start Date: 2020-11-13T00:00:00 End Date: 2020-10-22T00:00:00 Description: Application Type Name: Teacher Aide/Library Aide District Name: West Islip UFSD Region Name: Long...
Paraprofessional JobID: 624 Position Type: Support Staff/Para-Professional - Special Ed Extraordinary Date Posted: 4/10/2025 Location: Atco Elementary School Closing Date: 04/17/2025...
Full-Time Special Education Aide (7 Hours/Day) - Mission Oak High School
- Tulare, CA
- 14 hours ago
- Tulare, CA
- 14 hours ago
., ... and Section 504 Coordinator: Roger Robles, Director of Special Education, 387 North K Street, Tulare, CA 93274, ..., ......
TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY - Paraprofessional III - NNC
- Palm Springs, CA
- 14 hours ago
- Palm Springs, CA
- 14 hours ago
In striving to meet the needs of a diverse student body, the District provides a wide array of programs, including special education, instruction for English Learners, Career Technical Education (CTE...
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Special Education Assistants offer the following education backgroundQualifications / Skill Sets
The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Special Education Assistant position
- Small Group Instruction
- Parent Communication
- Preschool
- Instructional Strategies
- Parent Conferences
- Early Childhood Education
- Lesson Planning
- Social Studies
- Montessori Method
- Classroom Management
- SMART Board
- Project Based Learning
- Child Development
- Alternative Education
- Individualized Education Program
- Response to Intervention
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
- Special Education
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Behavior Intervention
- Behavior Management
- Special Needs
- Applied Behavior Anyalysis
- Curriculum Development
- Tutoring
- First Aid
- Reading
- Educating
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Math
- Background Checks
- High School Diploma
- Teaching
- Events
- Flexibility
- Employee Development
- Education Experience
- Collaboration
- Spanish
- Filing
- English
- Regulations
- Problem Solving
- Bilingual
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Leadership
- Communication Skills
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