Special Education Aide

Pulaski County Schools • Somerset, KY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Assist a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual(s) or small groups; monitor and report student progress. Instructional Assistant/Aide incumbents assist a certified teacher by performing a variety of support functions in a regular classroom setting. Instructional Assistants/Aides incumbents work within a complex program typically requiring additional skills and characterized by increased independence of action.

Requirements

• High school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law
• Some experience in 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 of students, reinforcing and implementing instruction as directed by a teacher.
• Maintain records of student progress.
• Participate as a member of an instructional team including remediation teams.
• Prepare and organize lessons as directed by the teacher.
• Administer and score a variety of tests according to established guidelines.
• Assist in determining English proficiency of identified students.
• Assist in administering diagnostic and other tests; score and record test information.
• Monitor and report behavior of students according to approved procedures.
• Report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
• Check and assist students with lab work necessary.
• Perform routine clerical duties such as preparation of instructional and classroom materials.
• Operate copy machines.
• Maintain classroom records.
• Maintain attendance records.
• Provide support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating audio-visual equipment, operating educational training equipment and distributing and collecting paper and supplies.
• Assist in overseeing students while in labs.
• Provide for supplies inventory as necessary.
• Assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Confer, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs.
• Contact parents of students who are absent.
• Make home visits as necessary.
• Assure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and regulations.
• Direct group activities of students as assigned.
• Assist in monitoring lunchroom and playground activities as assigned.
• Assist in emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips.
• Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED