Special Education Assistant

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Sufficient experience so that with appropriate training, service may be provided in the specific role for which employed. Ability to work under the supervision of the classroom teacher. Job Overview: Attends to the personal needs of the disabled student. Job Functions: Helps students to walk, board buses, put on prosthetic appliances, eat, dress, and perform other physical activities as their needs arise.

Assists with student management. Provides clerical assistance to teachers. Sets up and operates learning/development equipment and materials. Tutors' students Assumes responsibility for knowing and following the safety rules and proper procedures associated with the responsibilities of the job. Regards information on students records and, in the school setting as strictly confidential.

Participates in Restraint / De-escalation training provided by the district. Performs other duties as assigned. Medical & dental covered for the employee by MCPS. Vision and Supplemental insurance available. TCRS retirement and 401K option.