Special Education Assistant

About the Employer

Teacher Assistant: Special Education

Job Summary

Performs duties under the direction of the classroom teacher and/or service provider to provide support and assist with the instructional program within the assigned school.

Job Details

This position is at a Title I school which requires at least 48 college credits or the passing of the Paraprofessional Assessment issued by ETS or NES, in addition to any other requirements noted in the job description below.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certificate required.

Experience

Previous experience working with students with disabilities preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

Considerable patience and the ability to work with students who have physical, cognitive, and behavior challenges. Willingness to learn and implement instructional methods, strategies, and techniques to assist teachers.

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Driving Requirements

Driving is required to conduct bona fide board business that is within the scope of employment in this position. Personal vehicle required.

Career Ladder Requirements

Qualification requirements for employment in higher grade as a new hire or transfer requires: Successful completion of 30 semester hour credits earned after July 1, 1993 from a regionally accredited college or university.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Adapts classroom activities, assignments, and/or materials under the direction of the classroom teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives. Assists in implementing instructional programs and lesson plans and provides instruction to students in a variety of individual and group activities. Participates in the implementation of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals and behavioral plans by the IEP team for students with behavioral needs or other special conditions. Performs clerical tasks to assist in the preparation of instructional materials. Maintains data collection and documentation of activities, assignments, and assistance provided to students. Attends meetings, professional development, medical, and behavioral trainings. May assist with administering immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a healthcare professional (e.g., diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.), assists students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, bathroom, clothing, hygiene, and toileting, and applies and removes physical therapy appliances as instructed by the service provider according to the IEP plan. Assists students with mobility needs such as lifting and positioning, in and out of wheelchairs; loading and unloading on the bus; transporting students in their wheelchairs in and around school and on field trips. Assists students with accessing their electronic communicators, switches, pointers, feeder, etc. Assists with pre-lunch and lunch activities and monitors students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments. Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Salary Scale

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Job Information

Approved Date

April 1, 2026

Established Date

July 1, 2014

Title Code

D33053

Title

Teacher Assistant: Special Education

Alternate Title

Teacher Assistant: Special Education

Reports To

Generic: Principal
Specific: Principal

Organization

Division: Academics
Business Unit: Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention
Department:

Negotiated Agreement

Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAC)

HR Job Information

Unit: IV
Days Worked: 191; 260
FSLA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: SG05; SG06
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Essential Job

Months Worked

10; 12

Hours Worked

7

Job Family

Educational Support Services
Sub-Function: Classroom Assistants