Special Ed Aide

Tulare City Elementary School District • Tulare, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the building Principal, assist students who have been identified as having special needs. This role involves supporting students in various developmental areas, managing behavior, and assisting with instructional tasks and clerical duties.

Requirements

• Ability to meet physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
• Passage of CODESP Exam or equivalent test, or 48 units from an institute of higher learning, or AA/AS degree
• Minimum typing ability
• Knowledge of clerical skills, i.e., typing, filing, recording and maintaining records
• Knowledge of functions and procedures specific to the classroom environment
• Knowledge of needs and requirements of students
• Knowledge of basic first aid practices, procedures and techniques
• Ability to read, write and type at a sufficient level to successfully perform the required duties
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to organize a task and carry to completion with efficient use of time
• Possess effective communication skills
• Demonstrate an interest in and ability to work with youngsters
• Ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with teachers, students, parents and other employees
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels
• Ability to see and read notes, memos and printed material
• Ability to write legible reports
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel and stoop
• Ability to lift and carry twenty-five (25) pounds
• Ability to reach in all directions
• Ability to speak clearly and effectively
• Ability to sit on the floor and stand for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience working with children or youth groups is desirable

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of instructional materials
• Monitor and record student progress regarding behavior and performance
• Perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned
• Reinforce instruction to individual or small groups of students
• Assist students in cognitive, gross and fine motor skills, critical life skills, academic learning, social and leisure skills, physical development, behavior, and personal hygiene
• Assist in the management of student behavior through positive reinforcement strategies and techniques
• Observe and assist in controlling behavior of students according to approved procedures
• Assist in the shaping of social behavior
• Assist students in building self-esteem and development of a value system
• Provide proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance to students
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training programs, and parent conferences as assigned
• Assist with the provision and use of audio-visual materials and equipment
• Assist in yard duty and cafeteria duty
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the building principal

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree