Special Ed Aide-; CLP-Erie

Special Ed Aide (CLP) – Erie

Chippewa Valley Schools Special Services - Clinton Township, Michigan. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 4661449

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 31, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

• Location:
  
  Erie
• Work hours:
  
  6.25 hrs/day
• Paygrade: 4
• Pay: $14.61/hr
• Replacing:
  Anisa Kacani
• Effective: 24/25 school year

Title: Special Ed Aide – Classroom or Building Grade 4 (FLSA: Non-Exempt)

Reports to: Principals (Updated: February 2024)

Position Summary: Supports the teacher and students to ensure the best possible learning experience for the special education children in a safe and secure environment while maintaining confidentiality.

• Assist one-on-one, small groups or classroom with students under the supervision of the teacher as directed.
• Assist teacher with completing academic tasks.
• Assist in engaging students with instructional activities developed by the teacher (e.g., reading, writing, math, spelling, and life skills).
• Assist in managing student behavior by properly implementing behavior management plans.
• Provide support in monitoring, intervening, and redirecting student behaviors; act to prevent and deescalate behavior.
• Assist student(s) with personal needs, including but not limited to hygiene, diapering, toileting and clothing.
• Familiarize yourself with individual student requirements and/or behavior plans.
• Assist in data collection related to behavior, academics, instruction, etc.
• Participate in professional development.
• Communicate with community, staff, and students to answer questions, disseminate or explain information.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: May be required to take additional classes such as Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) Training.

Experience:

• Experience working with children (required).
• Experience working with special education students (preferred).

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations (required).
• Working knowledge of computers (preferred).

Skills:

• Good communication skills (required).
• Adaptability to learn (required).
• Patience (required).

Abilities:

• Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching skills.
• Ability to handle and relate to emotional and physical challenges.
• Ability to be caring, understanding, patient, and friendly towards students.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and community.
• Ability to read and interpret school policies and handbook.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and classroom situations.
• Ability to physically manage student behaviors and equipment.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability and willingness to work in a high demanding, potentially stressful environment while maintaining composure.
• Ability and willingness to complete any necessary training required to successfully perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to follow through with outlined behavioral management plan or instruction programs.

The employee frequently sits, walks, or stands for long periods, runs after students when needed, stoops and bends to assist with toileting, lifts and moves up to 50 pounds, pushes or pulls up to 90 pounds, assists with movement of students with special needs, and may assist with food service and field trips.

Chippewa Valley Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. For nondiscrimination inquiries, contact the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038, Phone: , Email: ablanchard.mi.us.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.61 to $15.84 per hour

Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education >
General Special Education

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Dawn Leone
• 19120 Cass Avenue
• Clinton Township, Michigan 48038
• Email: dleone.mi.us