Our Special Education Assistant job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Special Education Assistant role
A Special Education Assistant provides support to students with learning and/or physical disabilities, helping them to maximize their educational opportunities in the classroom. This can involve providing individual assistance to students, helping teachers with classroom activities, and providing support for students in areas such as speech therapy and physical therapy.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Special Education Assistant is to provide instructional, technical, and administrative support to teachers and other school personnel in order to provide students with special educational needs with the best possible educational experience. Special Education Assistants help students develop appropriate social, behavioral, and academic skills, create individualized education plans, and collaborate with parents and other professionals to ensure that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed. Special Education Assistants also help teachers prepare materials, monitor students, and provide feedback to teachers regarding student progress.
Special Education Assistant Summary
The Special Education Assistant is responsible for providing support to Special Education teachers and other staff in the classroom. This includes helping to create a positive learning environment, providing educational instruction to individuals and small groups, and helping to manage the classroom. The job requires excellent communication skills, patience, and a desire to help students with special needs reach their full potential. The Special Education Assistant must be able to recognize and respond to the individual needs of each student and must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Special Education Assistant Duties
- Assist special education teachers in providing instruction to students with disabilities
- Support student learning in the classroom and in small groups
- Help teachers adapt learning materials to meet individual student needs
- Assist with student assessments and record-keeping
- Participate in IEP meetings
- Collaborate with other teachers and staff to provide services to students
Special Education Assistant Skills
- Patience
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to be flexible
- Organizational skills
- Ability to provide individualized instruction
Special Education Assistant Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with special needs students
- Ability to implement individualized education plans
Personal Traits
- Organized
- Friendly
- Patient
- Empathetic
- Good communication skills