At these programs you'll get hands-on experience and build your resume as you prepare for your career after college. With the opportunity to work shifts on an as-needed basis, you can work around your class schedule for as little as 8 hours/week or as many as 32 hours/week. And, we offer training in Crisis Intervention, First Aid, and CPR to ensure you're well prepared for a role in special education.

What do part-time Educational Assistants do?

• Provide overall assistance in the classroom to support the teacher and/or work with assigned student one-to-one
• Provide additional structure, supervision, and instruction to assist students in achieving the goals and objectives of their Individual Education Program (IEP)
• Provide educational support and behavior management; document student progress; and serve as an escort to students during school or program activities
• Bachelor's-prepared educational assistants may be responsible for leading classroom activities

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED
• Experience working with individuals with special needs a plus!
• Caring, compassionate, and patient, with an interest in providing support to children/adolescents with special needs

Working conditions:

• Physical preparedness to effectively manage and physically restrain aggressive students
• Work requires potential exposure to risk of physical injury from combative and assaultive students