SpEd Classroom Teaching Aide

Utah State University•Logan, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Special Education group at the Edith Bowen Laboratory School, this position will provide instruction to small groups of children with learning disabilities and/or work one-on-one with individual students. Learning disabilities may include emotional and behavioral disorders, communication issues, challenges, and physical disabilities. The primary work of a Special Education Aide is to make sure that he or she follows a pre-planned course of action to meet special education objectives. As part of the Aide's work, they will use a variety of methods within the classroom to interact with students on various levels. Depending on the Aide's work and specific duties, may work with students who have physical or mental limitations. Schedule: Ideally, this is a 6 hour per day position and it would not allow employees to come and go to classes; however, candidates with exceptional qualifications and a workable schedule may be considered. If you are in school, please upload your fall class schedule with your application. The hours for this position are roughly 8:30 am-3:00 pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
At least one year of relevant experience in an educational or childcare setting

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in education or related field preferred
Some understanding of working with people with mental, emotional, and physical disabilities is desirable
Availability to work approximately 6 hours/day (roughly 8:30 am-3:00 pm)
Strong collaboration skills; able to work well with a team
Effective multitasking; can prioritize tasks based on importance and deadlines

Responsibilities

Assist Special Education teacher in developing classroom curriculum based on individual students’ needs
Provide support in imparting specialized education based on lesson plans
Perform specialized tasks to achieve instructional and behavioral objectives
Assist special education teacher with behavior modification procedures
Help students with their mobility need and ensure the provision of a safe classroom environment
Provide instructions based on lesson plans and assist individual students in comprehending concepts
Monitor students during activities and downtime and intervene in case of adverse activities
Adapt to classroom activities and assignments to serve the purpose of reinforcing classroom objectives
Communicate with students to determine their needs and ensure that they are fulfilled properly
Assist lead teacher in developing and adapting conventional teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students