Job detail
Special Needs Assistant - 26/27 SY
ECS4KIDS
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/30/2026
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Salary
$18 - $24 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The special needs assistant provides individualized classroom support to children with special needs and challenging behaviors to facilitate their participation in activities. They assist teachers in maintaining engagement, documenting progress, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment following established educational standards.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or ged, dcf 45-Hour training, and a cda or fccpc credential. An associate degree in a related field and two years of relevant ece classroom experience are highly preferred.
high schoolassociate degreeprofessional certificateCommunicationDocumentationCollaborationCPRSanitationRecord keepingFirst aidSafety proceduresTrauma-informed careChild developmentClassroom supportBehavioral managementSpecial educationInstructional supportConscious discipline
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Career development
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- 403(b) plan with 5% employer match