Child Specific Aide

Rapides Parish School District • Alexandria, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a Child Specific Aide, providing direct support to a student with specific needs. The role requires the ability to meet the unique demands of exceptional children, including physical assistance, medical tasks, and instructional support. The aide is primarily dedicated to one student but may assist others if the assigned student's needs are met. Employment is contingent on the continued need for an aide for the assigned child.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent diploma
• Must be hired with the ability to meet the needs of the specific child i.e., ability to lift to make wheelchair transfers, assist with bathroom needs, and perform simple medical tasks such as catheterization, trachea cleaning, etc.
• Meet one of the following eligibility requirements: Associate degree; At least 48 college credit hours; OR Pass the Para-Pro Assessment

Nice To Haves

• Consideration should be given to assignment of same sex Child Specific Aide to older students

Responsibilities

• Ability to lift to make wheelchair transfers
• Assist with bathroom needs
• Perform simple medical tasks such as catheterization, trachea cleaning, etc.
• Assist student during instruction as needed (Including A.P.E. activities when requested)
• Assist with feeding needs
• Attend to the student’s needs from arrival to departure, including bus unloading and loading
• Prioritize the assigned student's needs, but may assist other special needs children if the assigned child's needs are met.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED