Special Education Aide

Pulaski County Schools•Somerset, KY

16h

About The Position

The Special Education Aide assists a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individuals or small groups and monitors and reports student progress. The role provides instructional and classroom support, typically within a complex program requiring additional skills and increased independence of action. The aide may tutor students, help prepare lessons and materials, administer and score tests, maintain records, support student behavior and safety, and assist with classroom and group activities. The position also involves communication with teachers and, as needed, parents, as well as participation in meetings and in-service training.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED certificate, or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a GED as required by Kentucky law.
Some experience working with children in an organized setting.
Obtain an official college transcript from an accredited college with 64 college hours or pass the Kentucky Para-educators Exam.

Responsibilities

Tutor individuals or small groups, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by a teacher.
Maintain records of student progress and report on student performance and behavior.
Participate as a member of an instructional team, including remediation teams.
Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher.
Administer and score tests according to established guidelines; assist with determining English proficiency and administering diagnostic tests; record test information.
Monitor and report student behavior according to approved procedures.
Check and assist students with lab work.
Perform routine clerical duties, including preparing instructional and classroom materials, operating copy machines, and maintaining classroom and attendance records.
Set up work areas, displays, and exhibits; operate audio-visual and educational training equipment; distribute and collect paper and supplies.
Assist in overseeing students in labs and maintain supplies inventory as necessary.
Provide students with appropriate examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude, and general guidance.
Confer with teachers as needed about programs and materials to meet student needs.
Contact parents of absent students and make home visits as necessary.
Promote student health and safety by following health and safety practices and regulations.
Direct assigned student group activities; assist with monitoring lunchroom and playground activities, emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
Participate in assigned meetings and in-service training programs.
Perform related duties as assigned.