Special Education Aide (6.25 hrs/day)

Muscatine Community School District • Muscatine, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Muscatine Schools is hiring a Special Education Aide (also described in the district job analysis as a Special Education Paraeducator) at Susan Clark Junior High School. This is an hourly, nine-month position scheduled for 6.25 hours per day, Monday through Friday, approximately 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., while school is in session. Starting pay is $18.40 per hour. The schedule may vary based on student enrollment, students’ Individual Education Programs, and student needs; positions may begin or end with little notice. The district sets paid hours based on the recommendation of the Director of Teaching and Learning.

The aide works under the direction of professional staff to help students meet academic and behavioral goals and develop social skills. Duties may include individual or group assistance, one-to-one support, data collection under teacher direction, and assistance with restroom use or personal hygiene. The position may require medication-administration certification and required training, including Chapter 103 and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training. The employee must maintain confidentiality and attend regularly to provide consistency for students. The principal evaluates the position at least annually, with input from the teacher.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency with software appropriate to the role.
• Experience working with students with disabilities or other challenges.
• Ability to work independently and help students become more self-sufficient and successful in classes.
• Physical ability to assist students, including students who are physically challenged and lifting students as required.
• Ability to lead small-group drill work, remediation, or one-to-one tutoring.
• Proficiency with student equipment, which may include computers, wheelchairs, and health-related mobility or positioning equipment.
• Knowledge of building and school bus safety procedures and building alarm systems.
• Patience, interpersonal and human relations skills, willingness to assume responsibility, and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to remain composed around occasional bad language, threats of physical violence, or students’ personal habits.
• Ability to work under stress with large numbers of students, parents, and co-workers.
• Ability to complete required training when offered; employees who do not take the training are no longer eligible to hold the position.
• May be required to obtain certification to administer medication.
• Must complete Chapter 103 training and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training, provided through internal training; other training may also be required.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequently lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability is preferred or highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist students individually or in group settings under the direction of professional staff.
• Help students increase their academic and behavioral skills and achieve their goals.
• Support students’ social skills and help them become more integrated into the class.
• Work one-to-one with a student to complete assigned tasks when needed.
• Support data collection systems under teacher direction.
• Assist students with restroom use or personal hygiene when needed.
• Maintain regular attendance to ensure consistency for students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and other information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED