Special Educational Assistant

  • Be able to follow directions as well as give clear directions.
  • Communicate clearly in oral and written form.
  • Possess skills for working with people.
  • Have general knowledge of children and their development.
  • Have general knowledge of academic content.
  • Demonstrate an ability to solve problems and make decisions.
  • Demonstrate good listening skills.
  • Demonstrate an ability to provide information and answer questions.
  • Demonstrate an ability to initiate and complete tasks.
  • Comprehend plans/instructions and be able to follow/implement them.
  • Relate well to children, be an advocate for them.
  • Participate in developing ideas for lessons and activities.
  • Other duties may be assigned by the administration.
  • Complete duties as assigned dependent on the needs of the teacher and/or individual student(s), such as:
    • collaborate/consult with special and regular education staff about students’ needs and issues;
    • modify/adapt materials and instructional methods as needed and appropriate;
    • keep records of student performance in all areas;
    • assist teachers with student supervision, clerical needs, lesson planning, preparing materials, etc.;
    • instruct students; assist them with classroom assignments.
  • Participate in district and special education professional development activities.
  • Other duties may be assigned.