Special Education Assistant

Special Education Assistant

Grafton Integrated Health Network invites applicants to this newly created position, as a career path for individuals seeking growth in fields such as teaching, special education, counseling, therapy, and other education or human services fields. Grafton provides training and tuition assistance to develop employees and promote career growth.  

While in the school setting and under the supervision of a teacher, the Special Education Assistant participates in the direct care and instruction of students as prescribed by the Individualized Education Plan and the Grafton Treatment Plan. The Special Education Assistant assists the Teacher in implementation of instructional and therapeutic activities, preparing materials, collecting data, and providing for the supervision, personal care, and safety needs of assigned student(s). 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Provides for the health, safety and wellness of students through supporting health and hygiene, utilizing infection control procedures, reporting serious incidents.
• Under the guidance of the assigned teacher and/or clinician, implements the students’ individualized educational and treatment plans.
• Collects data related to established treatment plan goals accurately and reliably.
• Documents services delivered accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provides a supportive and solution-focused environment through building trusting, respectful relationships, demonstrating knowledge about symptoms and supports associated with the diagnoses of assigned students and trauma-informed care approach, managing behavior crises safely, collaborating with the treatment team, and exhibiting exemplary customer service with guardians, agency personnel and visitors.
• Participates in site management through ensuring a safe school environment and clean and organized classroom.
• Provides transportation for community-based school activities, which may require assisting with purchases and being accountable for program and client money.
• Demonstrates teamwork and commitment to the mission, values, and vision of Grafton through demonstrating knowledge of the organization and demonstrating core values.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pursuing education in Teaching, Special Education, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, or other relevant programs of study

COMPENSATION:

Salary range $17.00 - $22.00 per hour; commensurate with experience and qualifications

• The Special Education Assistant position is 35 hours/week; Monday-Friday 8:00am – 3:00pm
• This position follows the Grafton School schedule available at the following link: School Calendars - Grafton
• On days in which the school is closed, the Special Education Assistant may utilize accrued paid time off, take unpaid leave, or may be offered to work in the adult services program.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k), including an employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off plan
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• As Grafton is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, you may be eligible for federal student loan forgiveness

 Grafton is an equal employment opportunity employer and tobacco-free workplace.