Special Education Assistant

Position: Special Education Assistant

Building: Mason High School / Mason Public Schools / In-Person

Reports to: Special Education Director
 
About Mason Public Schools:
Located in the heart of Michigan, minutes from the State Capitol and Michigan State University, Mason Public Schools serves more than 3,200 students across six school buildings.  A team of 500 talented educators and support staff serve our schools, exhibiting a high level of commitment to our students.  Mason Public Schools is proudly supported by our community through the Mason Public Schools Foundation and the approval of a bond to improve classrooms, safety, transportation, technology, facility infrastructure, and furniture and equipment. 

Your journey starts here: Every Student. Every Day.
       
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Through authentic learning opportunities, Mason Public Schools is committed to an inclusive environment. Our students, staff, and community respectfully acknowledge and value the diverse cultures,  lifestyles, experiences, perspectives, and identities of each other.
                            
Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children

Qualifications Desired:

• Associate degree in education
• Experience with high school students 

Job Description:

• Work with students in a general education or special education classroom setting
• Assisting students with health care plans
• Provide general classroom support 
• Individual tutoring in academics and social skills
• Directing/redirecting attention
• Finding, modifying, preparing materials
• Administering formal behavior management procedures
• Assisting/monitoring moving around the building
• Assist with peer support activities
• Assisting students with personal hygiene activities and lifting of students

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• This position requires long periods of standing, sitting, and walking. 
• The position requires occasional lifting of supplies and movement of classroom furnishings during the course of the school day.
• Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, with some travel to other schools or field trip locations.

 
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 3:45 pm, 7.25 hours per day, 36.25 hours weekly, school year schedule of August to June annually. 

Benefits: Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement, and Holidays per the bargaining unit agreement

Wage: $14.78 hourly.  Annual raises for the first five years, then every 5 years per the bargaining agreement. 

Deadline: August 16, 2024