Special Education Assistant

Position Title: **** Special Education Assistant Location: ****Alaiedon Elementary / Mason Public Schools / In-Person Reports to: ****Principal and Special Education Director About Mason Public Schools: **** Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day.{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"} **** Job Summary: **** The Special Education Assistant assists in providing multi-tiered systems of support to students. The assistant works directly with students who have a variety of needs. Some of the responsibilities include providing one-on-one or small group instruction, supporting intervention strategies, and collecting data on student progress. Qualifications Required: - High school diploma or equivalent - Experience working with children - Positive attitude and ability to build rapport with students - Ability to work cooperatively with teachers and students Qualifications Desired: - Associate degree in education or college coursework in education and/or related areas - Experience as an instructional assistant/paraprofessional - Experience supporting students with behavioral needs and/or implementing behavior plans (preferred for this role) Job Description: The Special Education Assistant supports students in a classroom setting by providing instructional and behavioral assistance under the direction of certified staff. This position is designed to ensure an adult is consistently available to: Redirect behavior before it escalates using proactive strategies and consistent routines Consistently follow and support implementation of an established behavior plan