Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Significant Support Needs (SSN) Program
Core
Provides specialized, intensive, and individualized support to students with significant cognitive, physical, or medical impairments in a structured learning environment.
Role type
Special education support assistant (physical care & mobility)
Builds
Supports student independence, safety, and access to education
Domain
Special education / Disability support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lifting and transferring students, personal care (toileting, feeding, hygiene), mobility assistance, IEP implementation, behavior management, emergency medication administration, communication support (AAC, PECS)
Preferred skills
Experience with significant cognitive or physical disabilities, complex medical needs
Responsibilities
Support implementation of IEP goals for academics and functional skills; assist with daily living activities including dressing, feeding, and toileting; aid with mobility using specialized equipment; monitor and administer delegated health care procedures; supervise students during transitions and activities to ensure safety.
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support