Extended Day Specialized Assistant (1:1)

Community Education seeks dedicated individuals to provide one-on-one support to students with special needs in the Extended Day Program for the 2025-26 school year. This role involves supporting students by providing individualized assistance, ensuring their safety and engagement, and fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Provide one-on-one support to students with special needs in the Extended Day Program.

• Assist students in participating in program activities and routines.

• Foster positive interactions and social engagement between students and their peers.

• Work collaboratively with the Extended Day team.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor’s degree in special education or a related field (preferred).

• Experience working in a supportive role with children with special needs, preferably in a school setting.

• Strong understanding of child development.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

 

Work Schedule:
Monday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Tuesday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Wednesday 12:30 - 6 p.m., Thursday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., Friday 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., following the school district’s calendar. 

 

We are open to splitting this position between multiple strong candidates.

 

Hourly Rate: $24.62 - $28.28 per hour

 

Application Procedure:
Apply via the district’s website.

We believe that our students deserve to learn from educators who reflect their backgrounds and life experiences, and we want our staff to reflect the wide range of student identities we seek to serve.  To this end, our District is committed to increasing the diversity of our certified educators and leaders.  We believe that by building a more representative workforce, our students will have better outcomes and be more prepared for an increasingly diverse world.  We encourage the following to apply: candidates of color, individuals with diverse life experiences and non-traditional backgrounds, and allies in our diversity, equity, and inclusion work.