Primary School SPED Instructional Aide (1:1)
About The Position
Shared Vision: Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with an urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes. Teaching and Learning: As determined by the direct supervisor and in support of the Special Education Teacher, supports classroom learning and provides 1:1 or small group student support and instruction, as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, supporting students' behavioral and/or medical needs, as well as academic, and providing interventions, as needed. Environments may include general education and special education environments, as well as social activities. Campus Safety and Supervision: Supports campus supervision before, during, and after school; in specific cases, this may include bus/van duties for transportation needs. Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events. Compliance Activities: Supports the Special Education Teacher, including clerical support, administrative tasks, translating/interpreting, etc. Coverage Support: Leads the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher. Community Outreach: Demonstrates commitment to the community by communicating regularly with families and attending key community events. Professional Expectations: Participates fully in assigned professional developments, staff meetings, and planning sessions. Participate in the coaching cycle (being observed, receiving feedback, collaborating on action steps, implementing action steps, etc.). Supports the general day-to-day activities of the school site. Administers first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students May assist with toileting and diapering as necessary; may administer prescribed medication in accordance with established District procedure. Performs other duties as assigned by the Special Education Leadership or site administration.
Requirements
- Associate's degree needed; Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience working with school-aged children, in particular those with special needs
- Ability to read, understand, and implement lessons based on state standards
- Knowledge in providing assessments and progress monitoring; maintaining accurate records
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual preferred
- Substitute Permit preferred
- Preferred to have familiarity with and/or the ability to learn IEP documentation, and Special Ed Reporting Software (i.e., Siras)
- Familiarity with and/or the ability to learn RTI, Co-teaching, Collaboration, and small group instruction
- Training or familiarity with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Knowledge or familiarity with de-escalation strategies (CPI certified preferred)
- Certification (will certify) and help students in performing first aid and/or CPR, when necessary
- Proficiency with various technologies and teaching tools
Responsibilities
- Supports classroom learning and provides 1:1 or small group student support and instruction, as needed.
- Supports students' behavioral and/or medical needs, as well as academic, and providing interventions, as needed.
- Supports campus supervision before, during, and after school
- Supports the Special Education Teacher, including clerical support, administrative tasks, translating/interpreting, etc.
- Leads the classroom in the absence of the lead teacher.
- Participates fully in assigned professional developments, staff meetings, and planning sessions.
- Administers first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students
- May assist with toileting and diapering as necessary; may administer prescribed medication in accordance with established District procedure.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Special Education Leadership or site administration.
Benefits
- medical coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance at no cost to the employee.
- WCPA offers an optional 403b with company match (5%)
- Employees have free access to the Wonderful Wellness Center and gym.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Crop Production
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
