SPED Assistant 1:1

Position Summary: Under the guidance of the Director of Special Education, the SPED Assistant 1:1 assists students with various needs including students with disabilities receiving special education services. The SPED Assistant 1:1 works directly with his/her/their assigned student providing specialized assistance to maintain progress toward IEP and/or FBA goals. The SPED Assistant 1:1 provides positive student support while maintaining a safe educational environment for the student. 

Essential Accountabilities:

• Provide specialized assistance to his/her/their assigned student.
• Communicate with the instructional team and leadership on all relevant matters.
• Participate in 10-hours of professional development/ongoing training. 
• Relevant duties as assigned by school administration.

Education/Experience: 

• High school diploma or GED. Be at least 18 years of age. At least one (1)  year of experience working with children is preferred.  

Qualifications:

• Ability to motivate and provide encouragement to children of all ages and all backgrounds.
• A warm and approachable personality.
• Ability to work well with a team.
• Ability to remain patient and calm under pressure.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Possess a strong work ethic, with a track record of being punctual. 
• Ability to embody, advocate and operationalize the mission and strategic direction of Northwood Academy Charter School. 
• Demonstrate a genuine interest, understanding and care for student’s personal and academic success. 
• Operate in the belief that all students can learn and be held to high standards. 
• Respond positively and effectively to challenges with solutions-oriented mindset. 
• Possess excellent organization and time management skills. 
• Ability to demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality. 
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor in all situations and must be able to withhold confidential information.  

Working Conditions: Usually work indoors in classrooms, may sometimes work outdoors with student. Work very near others, within a few feet or less. Working with young children often entails close contact. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity; and hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels. 

Physical Requirements: There are physical aspects of this position to successfully carry out essential job functions such as ability to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, and equipment up to 30 pounds. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, see, hear, and speak daily. Employees in this classification may be subject to work environments that have exposure to weather or interiors with extremes of heat and/or cold, wet and/or humid conditions, high noise levels, and various work-related hazards. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential job duties. 

Clearance Requirements: Incumbents must maintain required clearances. This includes the Act 34 (State Criminal Clearance), Act 151 (Child Abuse) and Act 114 (FBI Clearance).