Teacher Aide
About The Position
The Teacher Aide works under the direct supervision of a teacher in Special Education Services. The aide must follow directions, be flexible when working with different groups and personalities, maintain an open and positive attitude, and collaborate effectively with the teacher. The position follows a school-year work schedule, with work hours from 8:00 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Employment is pending Board approval and successful completion of the required employee entrance screening and background checks. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the negotiated bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must be interested in gaining knowledge in child development, mental impairment, and general and abnormal psychology.
- Past work experience with people who have cognitive impairments.
- Group home training.
- Valid Michigan driver’s license.
- Ability to lift students and manipulate wheelchair-bound students, including pulling, pushing, bending, stooping, and twisting.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds; specified for new positions only.
Nice To Haves
- CPR and first aid training preferred.
Responsibilities
- Carry out specific behavioral objectives for students.
- Assist with charting, counting, and modifying inappropriate and maladaptive behaviors.
- Help students with personal self-help skills, including toileting, grooming, eating, and dressing.
- Assist the teacher with pre- and post-testing individual students.
- Assist in receiving students from buses and delivering them to buses.
- Attend in-service sessions and staff meetings as requested.
- Assist in developing lesson plans and preparing instructional materials.
- Follow the rules and regulations identified in the Employee Handbook.
- Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
- Assist with administering medication and maintaining medication charts.
- Collect and record money, forms, notes, and other records needed for the classroom and school.
- Assist with maintaining classroom and related supplies and materials.
- Assist with classroom and school maintenance and general housekeeping.
- Help prepare the room, bulletin boards, and display cases.
Benefits
- Benefits in accordance with negotiated bargaining agreement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
