Special Education Aide

Special Education Aide

Provide academic and personal assistance to students to achieve academic success. Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the principal and classroom teachers. Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress. Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom. Work with other professionals, such as guidance counselors, speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists.

Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records. Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills. Accompany students to classes and activities outside of special education classes, as assigned. Assist the teacher in creating a supportive environment and a positive behavior management system. Assist students with personal care as needed; for example, toileting, diapering and feeding.

Intervene to control and de-escalate violent behavior, as needed and as instructed. Maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain. Communicate with school personnel and parents as guided by the teacher, the Principal or the Special Education Coordinator. Make/copy instructional supplies. Assist substitute teachers with such things as the implementation of lesson plans and the observance of the daily schedule.

Assist in keeping the equipment clean and the special education classroom neat and organized. Observe the assigned work schedule. Attend student conferences as assigned. Attend all building and Special Education staff meetings, unless excused. Serve as a role model for students in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values. Maintain an appropriate personal appearance. Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, the Principal and/or the Special Education Coordinator.

High School diploma or GED preferred. Aide permit or other appropriate State license/certificate if needed. Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate. Willingness to acquire first aid and CPR training. Willingness to participate in other recommended training programs; for example, behavior management and Crisis Prevention Training. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to work effectively with children who may have severe physical or behavioral disabilities. Ability to work cooperatively with adults. Various office machines, such as calculators, copiers, laminating machines. Computer/word processor/printer. Various instructional equipment. Some specialized equipment used by students with disabilities; for example, amplification devices, medical devices and specialized computers.

Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue. Van training as required or requested. Possible interaction with unruly or angry children, or distraught adults. Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, stretch, reach with hands and arms, stoop, crouch and kneel. Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push and pull various items; for example, adaptive equipment, up to 25 lbs.

Possible requirement to lift children, restrain children, push wheelchairs or otherwise assist with ambulation.