Special Education Assistant

Marple Newtown School District - Newtown Square, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Newtown Square, PA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

This posting is for a Full Time/Permanent Special Education Assistant position at Marple Newtown School District, which is eligible for benefits. The primary function of this role is to work under the direction of a professional staff member to support and assist in the delivery of instructional programs and support services to students with special needs and disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist students (individually or in groups) with assigned class work to reinforce learning, concepts and skills.
• Assist staff with classroom management, implementation of positive behavior support plans, and the preparation and duplicating of class materials.
• Assist with the supervision and care of students in the classroom, lunchroom, playground, field trips and other assigned areas.
• Assist students in the use of personal medical equipment (e.g., augmentative communication devices).
• Assist students with personal care needs and daily living activities including, but not limited to, lunchroom, rest room, personal hygiene, essential life functions, moving about the facility, into and out of transportation and clothing.
• Keep inventories, and records and perform other clerical duties as directed.
• Prepare bulletin boards.
• Assist with testing process and procedures and checks tests, quizzes, and workbook exercises as assigned.
• Assist teachers and students with audio-visual materials.
• Attend in-service and training programs, and school/parent meetings as requested.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completed at least two (2) years of postsecondary education; or possess an associate degree or higher, or meet a state or district rigorous standard of quality assessment.
• Evidence of annually completing a minimum of twenty (20) hours of staff development activities related to assignment.
• Experience working with school-aged children is preferred.
• Specialized training in child development, personal care, and other related areas is a plus.
• Good oral and written communication skills, visual acuity, and the ability to hear and read are required.
• Possess the temperament to work with students and adults exhibiting a wide range of emotions.
• Physical ability to perform the essential duties including attending to the personal care of students.

Nice-to-haves

• Specialized training in child development, personal care, and other related areas.