Special Ed Aide (CLP)-Dakota

Chippewa Valley Schools•Clinton Township, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Ed Aide supports teachers and students to provide a safe, secure, and effective learning experience for students receiving special education services while maintaining confidentiality. The aide works under teacher supervision and may support students individually, in small groups, or in the classroom. The position is 7 hours per day, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at $17.75 per hour. Because the assignment requires continuous student supervision, it does not include an unpaid lunch period. The role includes helping students with academic and instructional activities, implementing teacher-directed behavior and learning plans, and assisting with personal care and mobility needs. The aide may also support classrooms during absences, high-demand periods, or special activities. The work environment has moderate to loud noise levels and may involve physically demanding student supervision and care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience working with children.
Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations.
Good communication skills and adaptability to learn.
Patience and flexibility.
Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching skills and handle and relate to emotional and physical challenges.
Ability to be caring, understanding, patient, and friendly toward students.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and apply common sense.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the community; read and interpret school policies and handbooks; and present information in one-on-one, small-group, and classroom settings.
Ability to physically manage student behaviors and equipment.
Ability to solve practical problems and work with limited standardization.
Ability to work in a demanding, potentially stressful environment while maintaining composure.
Willingness and ability to complete required training and follow behavioral-management plans and instructional programs.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English for essential duties, including safety instructions, emergencies, documentation, and interactions.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including prolonged sitting, walking, or standing; running after students; bending and stooping; assisting with toileting and transfers; and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 90 pounds.
Complete initial CPI training, including three hours of online modules before six hours of in-person training, and annual CPI training of two to three hours.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with special education students.
Working knowledge of computers.

Responsibilities

Assist students individually, in small groups, or in the classroom under the teacher’s direction.
Assist the teacher with academic tasks and engage students in teacher-developed activities such as reading, writing, math, spelling, and life skills.
Implement Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), IEP accommodations, and behavior-management strategies; monitor, intervene in, redirect, prevent, and de-escalate student behaviors.
Assist students with personal needs, including hygiene, diapering, toileting, and clothing.
Collect data related to behavior, academics, and instruction.
Participate in professional development and attend CPI training.
Communicate with students, staff, and community members to answer questions and explain or disseminate information.
Provide classroom assistance during absences, high-demand periods, or special activities.
Assist with student movement, positioning, lifting, transferring, and physical intervention as required.
Obtain and serve food and feed students or help them feed themselves when needed.
Facilitate students’ use of mobility equipment, assist students on and off buses, and potentially assist on field trips.