Special Education Instructional Aide

Heritage AcademyMesa, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

Special Education Instructional Aide Position Summary Heritage provides parents and scholars with a friendly and orderly academic environment. As an integral part of Heritage Academy, this position will assist the Special Education Teacher in helping all scholars in a friendly and professional manner while adhering to all practices consistent with Heritage culture, strategy, and values.

Requirements

  • High School degree or equivalent required
  • Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Professional and friendly disposition
  • Proficient with computers and office software applications including MS Office tools, internet search engines
  • Outstanding organizational skills

Nice To Haves

  • 2-3 years of experience in an academic setting is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Work with the classroom teachers where assigned, understanding that support duties may occur in other classrooms.
  • Provide required support to students in general education and special education settings. This may include behavioral, academic, or physical assistance.
  • Attend Open Houses, special school events, and certain staff meetings designated as All Faculty Meetings.
  • Assist in the documentation of students’ progress on goals in their academic and behavioral plans.
  • Assist the teacher(s) in providing behavior support for students on specific behavior goals and plans and providing redirection, de-escalation strategies, and providing positive feedback to the students.
  • Identify the needs of assigned students through formal and informal assessments.
  • Ensure adherence to reasonable rules of classroom discipline to maintain a secure and effective learning environment.
  • Manage student behavior through monitoring, supervising, and assessing behavioral patterns.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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