Horning Middle School is seeking enthusiastic applicants for a Special Education Assistant position. This is a part-time position, which will end with the school year, on June 11, 2026.
The selected candidate will work collaboratively with educators to meet the social, emotional, and functional academic needs of students with special educational needs. This candidate will be assisting students with personal care needs as well as instructional needs. As a part of this assignment, you will be required to assist in classroom modifications, communication and a variety of other programming supports/services for the students. The right candidate will have grit while working through any situation they may encounter. Everyday is a new day with fresh starts and bright attitudes.
Examples of duties may be but not limited to the following:
- Convey the content of the message clearly and accurately according to the receptive language level of the student.
- Assist in communication throughout the school day in a variety of settings as outlined in the IEP.
- At the direction of the teacher, work on academic, communication, social, and self-help skills.
- Assist the teacher in behavior management and classroom maintenance activities.
- Assist the teacher in providing instructional activities and reinforcement.
- Physically assist with students including lifting and transfers as needed.
- Implement behavior management strategies for the student or a group of students.
- Assist in the behavior management of students by carrying out plans for students and supervising individual students in both structured and unstructured settings.
- Assist with personal care procedures as needed for students (ex. dressing, toileting, feeding, etc.)
- Other assignments as directed by the teacher or principal of the building.
Attendance is an essential function of this position.
