Special Education Classroom Assistant

Job Summary

BASIC FUNCTION:

Provide assistance to the special education instructional program and students in school classrooms.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.) Requirements / Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma/GED and passing score on assigned proficiency exam or an Associate’s Degree (or higher); or 48 or more eligible units of coursework at a recognized college or university. One year of related or equivalent classroom assistance or childcare experience (A related degree may be substituted for the experience requirement). Completion of post-high school courses in Early Childhood Development, Elementary Education, or Special Education is not required, but is desirable. Personal appearance, grooming, and language patterns to provide a satisfactory example to pupils