Exceptional Student Education Assistant

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Exceptional Student Education Assistant - Boca Raton, FL.

The Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Assistant provides both administrative and instructional support to the ESE Department. This role assists with maintaining confidential student records, coordinating ESE and 504 meetings, preparing reports, and managing documentation related to IEPs and 504 Plans. The ESE Assistant also works directly with students in one-on-one and small group settings to reinforce learning, support testing and assignments, and help students achieve academic success. In addition, the position supports teachers and the ESE team with clerical tasks, prepares instructional materials, and helps maintain a safe and supportive school environment through lunchroom, arrival, and dismissal supervision.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Performs secretarial duties for the ESE Department.
• Prepares and produces reports using student information systems, IEP management systems, and various computer programs.
• Assists in the coordination of ESE and 504 student, parent, and consultant services meetings. Organizes and manages paperwork for 504 plans, Individualized Education Plans, and other ESE student-related information.
• Performs general clerical work in assisting teachers and the ESE team by maintaining student records, preparing and distributing teaching materials.
• Ensures confidentiality of student information and records, filing and maintaining ESE records for individual students. 
• Works one-on-one and in small groups with assigned students to support content mastery and to reinforce lessons with students.
• Assists students during testing and with completing tasks and assignments. 
• Assists in the lunchroom and provides supervision during arrival and dismissal (AM/PM duty).

FAU Benefits and Perks

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Sick Leave Pool Program.
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).

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Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate and one year of secretarial experience required.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment required.

Ability to prepare routine reports, correspondence, and documentation with accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail required.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with students, parents, teachers, staff, community partners, and vendors required.

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel, Google Workspace, and other technology tools used for communication, reporting, and record management required.

Salary:

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour.

Non-Exempt Support Personnel (SP)

College or Department:

College of Education: Florida Atlantic University School - District and School Programs

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, part time between the hours of 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., up to 37.5 hours a week.

Application Deadline:

2026-08-24

Special Instructions to Applicant:

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
Applicants may claim Veterans’ Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans’ Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at [email protected].

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.