special education assistant

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

Work site environment

• Programs dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Help students individually or in small groups with assignments and reinforce learning and retention concepts under the supervision of classroom teacher
• Monitor students during recess and lunch hour
• Assist students with integration into the classroom and school setting
• Assist with classroom inventory
• Assist students with special needs using techniques such as sign language, braille and remedial programs

Experience and specialization

Work experience with special needs students

• Emotionally disturbed
• Assistance with communication
• Assistance with mobility
• Assistance with personal hygiene
• Children with an intellectual disability

Experience with special needs children

• Autistic children
• Children with behavioural issues

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics