Special Education Assistant (1:1) [DCD-SP] - (2025-2026) Edison High (3 Positions)

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Job Title: Special Education Assistant (1:1) [DCD-SP] - (2025-2026) Edison High (3 Positions)  and Requisition ID number: 103072

Close Date: 11:59 PM on  

Organizational Unit:  Edison High (10000023) 

Site:  Edison (0352) 

FTE:  84.38 FTE; 33.75 hrs/week; 41 weeks; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union:  ESP(28) 

Functional Area:  Paraprofessional 

Salary Range:  $26.37  - $29.85  

Benefits:  Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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DCD (Severe-Profound) 1:1 Support

 

SUMMARY
Responsible for providing a variety of services to assist students with special needs in a learning environment; 
assists MPS staff to develop and implement appropriate individualization lessons and activities for students with 
disabilities; promotes student independence, academic and social inclusion, as well as self-advocacy skills; helps
students to meet their therapy and education goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative 
duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. 
Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular 
attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited 
to, the following:

• Provides support services to children with moderate to severe disabilities enrolled in MPS; performs duties within 
scope of authority and training, and in compliance with MPS policies, quality standards, and the Standards of 
Effective Instructional Support for Educational Assistants; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Assists MPS staff to facilitate educational functions and other services to maintain a safe, inclusive, and 
productive learning environment in the Least Restrictive Environment possible, that is also sensitive to the 
individual needs and legal rights of Special Education students; works with students to improve personal skills 
and reinforce classroom learning.
• Assists students in learning processes; applies Prevent, Teach, Reinforce Behavior Intervention Plans, reinforces
positive behavior, provides individual instruction, encourages opportunities for peer socialization.
• Monitors student activities, promotes respect, explains social norms and disciplinary consequences, de-escalates 
personal confrontations, and enforces District policies and rules of conduct.
• Monitors assigned students and records data for academic and behavioral assessments; maintains files, and keeps 
records of student progress and activities.
• Maintains behavior documentation, written observations and anecdotal information files for Support and 
Advocacy for Independent Living Program (SAIL), Individualized Education Program (IEP), and Functional 
Behavioral Assessments (FBA).
• Monitors work, corrects papers and transitions students for medications, meals, buses and classes.
• Attends to and provides for students’ daily hygiene, personal and health related cares, as directed by licensed 
staff.
• Promotes student independence in community, recreational, school and leisure activities, and vocational training.
• Reports learning problems, behavioral issues, and other concerns to supervisor or Principal.
• Prepares the classroom environment and material to be utilized by students; provides assistance with students in 
classrooms, special projects, and after-school programs.
• Provides customer service to parents and guardians, answers questions, and explains school rules.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS 
staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment. 
• Enthus