ERE Aide / Associate

Clear Creek Amana CSD•Oxford, IA

21d

About The Position

Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students with disabilities in a variety of instructional settings, including special education, general education and work/community settings in order to enhance student learning, promote the overall efficiency of the school, and maximize the educational opportunities available to each child.

Requirements

Previous experience working with children preferred but not required
Post-secondary coursework in educational field preferred but not required
Initiative to be a self-starter
Intuitive to the needs of the student
Ability to work well with classroom teacher, support staff, administrators, AEA and parents of student as part of an educational team
Ability to be flexible in assignment given
Ability to use good judgment when unexpected problems arise
Ability to use office equipment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children
Post-secondary coursework in educational field

Responsibilities

Attend work on a prompt and regular basis
Maintain confidentiality
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees
Assist classroom teacher with educational activities
Take directions from teachers, building administrators
Follow behavior management plans for individual students
Maintain students' daily behavior logs
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Education Plans
Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment
Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities as needed
Prepare and supervise students in bus loading/unloading. May include riding the bus, supervising students, collecting daily logs and implementing behavior intervention plan.
Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment
Assist in implementing school-wide and classroom consistent behavior management strategies and procedures
Supervise lunchroom, playground, halls, classroom and other assigned areas
Clarify and reinforce teacher directions
Participate in I.E.P. meetings as required
Assist with instruction in the community setting as required
Assist students with assignments
Reinforce skills taught by the teacher
Listen to students read/read to students
Chart/graph student performance
Organize daily student work folders
Prepare attendance cards and reports
Address and provide physical and health supports (feeding and toileting)
Under teacher direction, implement specific strategies to maintain/increase appropriate behavior and de-escalate inappropriate behavior
Supervise students in community/work settings
Lift, carry and correctly position students with physical disabilities
Perform other activities as required by building Principal or teachers