Special Education Assistant

Special Education Assistant

Empower Every Child - and Find Purpose in Every Day

At Grafton, we're guided by a shared purpose: helping individuals with complex needs reach their fullest potential. As a Special Education Assistant, your work has meaningful impact-you'll transform challenges into breakthroughs and see the difference you make in each Child's growth. You'll join a culture of teamwork and collaboration, where educators, clinicians, and support staff work together to create a community of care and success. And because we care for you so you can care for others, we provide the resources, training, and support you need to grow both personally and professionally.

Join us - and experience the deep fulfillment of knowing your work truly makes a difference!

Be part of a team that leads with heart and grit, the Grafton way-where compassion and clinical excellence come together to change lives.

While in the school setting and under the supervision of a teacher, participates in the direct care and instruction of students as prescribed by the Individualized Education Plan and the Grafton Treatment Plan. 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).

The Special Education Assistant role serves as an introductory position in a career pathway for individuals seeking growth in career fields such as teaching, special education, counseling, therapy, and other education or human services fields.

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

• $17.00-$22.00 based on experience

EMPLOYEE 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.