Elementary Special Education Assistant Glendale School District Glendale School District is accepting applications for an Elementary Special Education Assistant to begin in the 2026-27 school year. 7.75 hours per day / 160 days per year PAY RATE: $16.10 - $20.54 per hour depending on relevant verifiable experience. POSITION SUPERVISOR: Angela Deere APPLICATION DEADLINE: 07/27/2026 at 3 p.m. TO APPLYBegin the application process here: https://www.applitrack.com/douglasesd/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=3625**Internal Applicants: When asked at the beginning of the application process if you are an ESD employee, select YES.
By selecting YES you will be able to complete a condensed version of the application. JOB SUMMARYAssists special education teaching staff in a school setting by performing instructional tasks in large groups, small groups and one-on-one settings, record keeping, and supervision. Performs duties with direct supervision.DUTIES This not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.Works directly with students with a variety of special needs. Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.Assists students with tracking assignments and managing behaviors.Assists with the physical needs of students (carrying books, clearing access ways, etc.)Escorts and supervises assigned students in various activities (music, PE, recess, library, etc.).Implements and tracks Individual Education Plan (IEP) data as provided by teacher.Prepares breakfast and/or lunch as required for special education students.Presents subject matter to students, utilizing variety of methods and techniques such as lecture, discussion and supervised role playing as directed by the teacher.Confers with teaching staff on progress of students.Tests and evaluates students' abilities and progress as directed by the teacher.Assists staff with record keeping, copying, filing, grading assignments, data entry and taking attendance.Assists with IEP meeting preparation.Attend IEP meeting as required.Researches, creates, inputs, formats, organizes and edits relevant data as needed or requested and prepares in a usable format.Assists with loading and unloading students from buses, greet students when they arrive.Assists the teacher or director in developing educational materials (copying, typing, laminating, etc.)Plans daily activities and instruction for students under the direction of the teacher.Assists the teacher or director in the set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies.Assists the teacher or director with the completion of paperwork.Assists the teacher or director, when directed, in communicating with parents.
Obtains special training as directed to meet unique needs of assigned student(s).Administer medications within the scope of District policy and state and federal law, under the direction of licensed staff or building administrator.Assists in providing for the nutritional needs, communication needs, physical restraints of special needs students and administering of student health plans as needed.Assists special needs students with bodily functions (catheter, feeding tubes, etc.) as necessary. Assist with implementation of medical protocol.Provides transition programs, adaptive physical activity, life-skills practice as designed by teacher for special needs students.Regular lifting of students weighing more than 50 pounds.Keeps appropriate confidentiality as required by law regarding student and staff information.Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required. Assists office staff and teachers as necessary including answering telephones, routing telephone calls or messages to appropriate staff and operating general office machinery including photocopy machine, computer and fax machine.Performs minor first aid in compliance with District policies and completes required paperwork in a timely fashion.Mandatory reporter for suspected child abuse to the Child Welfare Office or a law enforcement agency as obligated by law. If you suspect a known child in the district is being abused, you must also report it to your supervisor.Other duties may be assigned as needed.QUALIFICATIONSAssociate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school OR 1-2 years related experience and/or training OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must meet current Federal Department of Education requirements. Prior successful experience working in a school setting or with special needs students strongly preferred. Background Check ConductedEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/DRUG FREE WORKPLACEGlendale SD policy provides veterans and disable veterans with preference as required by law.
