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Perry Township Schools

Special Education Assistant

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$38,440 / year median in Minnesota

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Special Education Assistant JobID:
6732
Position Type:
Support Staff
  • Instructional/ SpEd AST.
Date Posted:
7/17/2026
Location:
Homecroft Elementary Special Education Assistant Position Purpose Working under the supervision of teachers and are a viable part of the total instructional program. The services performed by the teacher aide/assistant include instructional, clerical, supervisory, and behavior management duties. The overall role of the teacher aide/assistant is to provide support services to the classroom teacher. Aides/assistants are expected to implement programming as directed by classroom teachers, administrators, or the Case Conference Committee. Teacher aides are expected to follow the Bylaws and Policies of Special Education, their assigned school, and the school corporation in which their classroom is located. Essential Job Functions Develop positive respectful relationships with students and staff. Work in a positive, effective manner in the inclusion environment with students and staff. Be punctual with all assignments, professional in manner and speech, and notify co-workers and building administration prior to necessary absences. Effectively collaborate and share information with the teacher of record. Effectively answer questions and assist students with organizational skills, staying on task, and reviewing/re-teaching skills. Assist classroom teachers with daily duties. Facilitate small group instruction. Complete clerical duties as assigned by the teacher. Supervise student behavior and activities. Lift and move students. Assist with other duties as assigned. Equipment Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Pay Rate $15.75 per hour. Work Schedule The position's hours will be scheduled between 6.5 and 7.5 and will be finalized at the time of hire, depending on student needs. 182 days per year Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to read and write. Willingness to help special needs children. Effective human relations skills that include a calm, patient personality. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75% Physical Requirement Percentage of Time Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Very Frequent Ability to lift 25 pounds. Very Frequent Ability to carry 25 pounds. Very Frequent Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent Ability to reach in all directions. Very Frequent License/ Registration/ Certification N/A Education High school diploma or GED. Experience Previous experience is preferred.
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