Educational Assistant: Special Education

Title: Educational Assistant: Special Education

Description: This individual will work primarily under the direction of the school's Special Education Teacher, and/or the classroom teachers in order to deliver academic intervention and support to students throughout the school.

Qualifications:

• Be a problem-solving team player
• Have a love for working with students
• Maintain excellent attendance
• Ability to get along well with others
• Have strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as a team to complete tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to follow oral and/or written directions

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide support for the success of special education students with any qualifying combination of cognitive, communicative, language, health, physical impairments, or disabilities; as well as their classmates in inclusive settings
• Deliver small group and individualized lessons
• Develop and apply de-escalation strategies based on guidance/training from supervising educators
• Follow provided curriculum/materials
• Manage and support individuals or small groups of students and guide them through daily activities
• Support progress monitoring with activity logs/records/reports/etc. as needed
• Occasionally serve as a substitute for an unfilled classroom teacher's absence
• Various student supervision duties as assigned for student arrival, classes, lunches, recess, dismissal, etc.
• Participate in meetings as required
• Promote a positive and professional image of the district at all times
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and guidelines of Fairfield Community Schools
• Other duties as assigned by building principal and/or supervisor

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Have at least a high school diploma or GED
• Some college coursework or professional environment experience/training preferred, but not required
• Complete and pass an Expanded Criminal Background and CPS Check

Compensation:

• Competitive pay based upon experience

Contracted days:

• 180 school days plus any required classified staff workdays per school year

Hours:

7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

7.5 hours a day/37.5 hours per week

Reports to: Building Principal and/or Building Supervisor and Special Education Teacher and/or classroom teacher

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Our company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Reasonable Accommodations:
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Employment At-Will:
Employment with Fairfield Community Schools is at-will and may be terminated by either party at any time, with or without cause, in accordance with applicable law.

Background Check & Screening:
All candidates may be required to undergo a background check, drug screening, or other pre-employment assessments as part of the hiring process.

Health and Safety:
Employees are expected to comply with all company health and safety policies, as well as federal and state regulations to maintain a safe work environment.

Job Requirements:
Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to support the evolving needs of the business, which may include tasks such as lifting up to 10 pounds or, in some cases, more.