Educational Assistant (EA IV) - Significant Support Needs (SSN) Program
Core
Provides specialized, intensive, and individualized support to students with Significant Support Needs (SSN), including those with moderate to severe cognitive disabilities and possible physical or medical impairments, within a structured learning environment.
Role type
Special Education Assistant (SSN Program)
Builds
Supports functional, academic, and life skills instruction for students with significant disabilities
Domain
Special Education / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lifting and transferring students, personal care assistance (toileting, feeding, hygiene), mobility support, health monitoring and emergency medication administration, IEP implementation, behavior management, communication support (PECS, AAC)
Preferred skills
Experience with children or young adults with significant cognitive or physical disabilities, complex medical needs
Technologies
Wheelchairs, walkers, lifts, standers, PECS, AAC devices
Responsibilities
Support implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals; assist with personal care, toileting, feeding, and hygiene; aid in mobility and positioning using specialized equipment; monitor and provide delegated health care procedures including seizure monitoring and emergency medication; maintain safe and clean learning environment; supervise students during transitions and activities
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support staff