Special Education Aide II

Special Education Aide II

Job Summary:

Special Education Aide II assists students with special needs under the direction of a certificated teacher. Aide supports teachers with the needs of students with disabilities. Assist the teacher in daily educational activities, assist with physical needs of students. To support student academic and social goals in the classroom, communicate with parents/guardians and school staff, ensure student safety, accompany student/s while transporting students to and from school.

Required Qualifications:

1. California high school diploma Must provide proof of education (i.e. high school diploma, GED) 2. Associates Degree/Associate's Science (i.e. college transcripts, copy of college diploma) or 48 or more College Units, or passage of the Paraprofessional Test.
3. Previous experience working with children with disabilities is desirable.
4. Ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
5. Experience and desire to work with children in oral and written expression
6. Ability and willingness to understand and follow directions
7. Ability to work with adults and children and to respect confidential matters
8. Audio-visual and teacher aide education courses desirable
9. Ability to follow direction s and work effectively as part of a team 10. Bilingual ability may be required, depending on assignment 11. Must possess a valid First Aid Card, CPR Certificate 12. Certification of completion of full 20 hour CPI Training within the first 120 days of employment and maintain current certification. 13. Experience with medical equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, feeding tubes, diapers, translation tools, catheters, tracheal tubes, and hygiene products could be needed.

14. Must be able to lift and carry (50) lbs. 15. Perform other related duties as assigned (see Job Description)

Minimum

Application Requirements :
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Applicants must provide proof of education. The District may require original documents for verification prior to employment.
• Possession of an Associate's Degree or Associate of Science degree, or completion of at least 48 college units, or passage of the Paraprofessional Test. Applicants must provide appropriate documentation (e.g., transcripts or diploma).
• Possession of a valid First Aid Card and CPR certification
• Certification of completion of CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Training.

Required Documentation:
Applicants are responsible for submitting all required materials as part of the application process, including certificates, licenses, diplomas, transcripts, and any additional documentation specified in the job posting. Copies may be submitted initially; however, the District reserves the right to require original documentation for verification prior to employment.

• CPR/First Aid Certification (VALID CERTIFICATE FIRST AID AND CPR)
• Paraprofessional Testing (AA/AS DEGREE, OR 48 UNITS OF COLLEGE,OR PARAPROFESSIONAL TEST)
• Proof of HS Graduation (HS DIPLOMA OR GED)
• Resume