Special Education Assistant

Job description

BASIS Cedar Park is seeking qualified candidates for a Special Education Instructional Assistant. The role of the Special Education Instructional Assistant (SPED Instructional Assistant) is to assist in all aspects of the Special Education Program at the school’s site. Special Education Assistants help maintain communication with the ESS Coordinator and/or SPED teacher and general education teachers. The SPED Assistant will provide paraprofessional support for individual student(s) or small groups with a variety of exceptionalities such as autism, developmental delay, intellectual disability, specific learning disability, emotional disability, etc. Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and work experience. - Valid Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check. - Microsoft Office Suite. Preferred Qualifications: - Certifications and Credentials: Passing score on applicable paraprofessional exam (CPI, TEA Paraprofessional Certification). - 1+ years with related special education job duties. Primary Job Responsibilities: - Work with students with disabilities in general ed...