Special Education Resources
ASCIP is aware of the increased risks associated with Special Education programs. Therefore, a special education focus group was created to identify resources and practices for providing safer educational environments. The ultimate goal of the focus group is to assist with the prevention of injuries to staff and students.
The group created the resources below to help districts recruit, retain staff, as well as prevent injuries to students and employees alike.
- Sample job descriptions that identify some of the unique job duties for special education staff. This list is not all-inclusive, but provides some samples for referencing.
- A map listing colleges and universities that have special education degree programs so that districts could partner with local institutions for possible internship opportunities and recruiting for special education job vacancies.
- Items that can be used to calm special education students.
Sample Special Education Job Descriptions
- Special Education Paraprofessional/Instructional Aide
- Special Education Principal
- Special Education Teacher
- Special Education Trainee
- Supervising Special Education Assistant
Special Education Credentialing Program Resources
Below is a link to find institutions offering special education credentialing programs. Districts may choose to partner with schools for internship opportunities and recruiting Special Education professionals.
Calming Kit Ideas
| Special Education Student Calming Kits | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Common items used for student calming kits, many of which can be made rather than purchased. | |||
| Bubbles | Slime | Hourglass | Tissue to rip |
| Bean bags | Putty or play dough | Photos of their favorite items | Pinwheels |
| Water bottles filled with colored water, glitter & glycerin | Stress balls of non-latex balloons filled with flour or rice | Weighted vest, blanket or stuffed animal | Velour, satin or other soothing fabrics |
| Snow globe | Sand bottles or toys | Bubble wrap | Rainstick |
| Commercially available calming kit items | |||
| Etch a Sketch | Puffer balls | Scratch and Sniff Stickers | Scalp massager |
| Hackysack | Rubik’s Cube | Kaleidoscope | Slap bracelets |
| Koosh ball | Tangle Jr. | Flashlight | Water beads |
| Noise blocking headphones | Scents such as Rescue Remedy | Stretchy resistance bands or Stretch Armstrong toy | Blowing toys - whistle, harmonica or party blowers |
| MP3 player with music | Glitter wands | Chew toy or necklace | |