Aide - Special Education
About The Position
The Aide - Special Education aids and supports assigned special education teachers and other certified personnel in implementing instructional programs and support services. This is a 9.25-month (184-day) contract position. Salary placement within the range is determined based on experience. The position is classified as non-exempt. The role requires the ability to perform assigned duties throughout the contracted daily work period and to be physically present at the assigned work location during the contract year, with only infrequent unexcused absences. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma with at least 60 college hours, an associate degree, or a passing score on the ParaPro Praxis Exam.
- Demonstrated competence for assigned responsibilities.
- Positive interpersonal relations skills.
- Commitment to confidentiality of records.
- Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.
- Ability to perform the essential duties successfully, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
- Ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period and maintain physical presence at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences.
- Regular ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone, and write.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move 20 pounds or more.
- Accurate perception of sound; near and far vision; depth perception; ability to handle and work with educational materials or objects; and ability to provide oral information.
Nice To Haves
- Typing ability is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Reinforce instructional activities with students as prescribed.
- Assist in preparing lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Be prepared to perform prescribed instructional duties.
- Assist with students’ physical needs, including feeding, toileting, dressing, and catheterizing.
- Assist with or provide transportation of students to and from learning sites.
- Learn the curriculum content of the classes in which the aide assists.
- Assist individual children who need special attention.
- Implement behavior management techniques.
- Assist with data collection.
- Assist the teacher with classroom maintenance.
- Assist students with daily duties as needed.
- Participate in in-services, staffing, faculty meetings, and related activities.
- Complete assigned daily work schedules.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
