Autistic Support Teacher Aide

Special Education Aide

Assist in the supervision and teaching of individuals and groups participating in developmental and instructional activities designed by the teacher.

Stipend Amount: $1,250 (prorated based on when the employee is hired during the school year) for Special Education Aides assigned to work in the following classrooms:
Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Life Skills Support, Therapeutic Emotional Support and Complex Needs.

• Highly qualified, with a minimum of 48 post-secondary credits, or
• Associate's degree, or
• Highly qualified assessment
• Experience with and interest in working with students
• Current (dated within five years) Child Abuse, PA State Criminal History, and PDE FBI Clearances as required by the Child Protective Services Law and PA School Code

• Assist the teacher in fostering readiness and socialization skills deemed necessary for later academic success.
• Prepare instructional materials, as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of student progress charts.
• Assist with clerical and non-instructional duties, including projecting a positive image for the district.
• Assist with maintaining up-to-date records for each student, describing strategies for each student's program.
• Assist special education teachers in maintaining a positive learning environment in the classroom, ensuring the continuation of the educational program developed by the teacher.
• Assist with planning and implementing individual and group strategies for students as defined by the students' Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Reads, understands, and is responsible for implementing and documenting behavior plans and/or Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Work closely with the teacher as a member of the educational team to continually modify the program for each student.
• Observes and intervenes to redirect inappropriate behavior.
• Assist with promoting safety practices, building and classroom rules, and in situations of illness or injury.
• Attend training as dictated by the supervisor.
• Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Principal or designee.

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit
• Ability to bend, twist, and climb stairs
• Ability to reach above and below the waist
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects
• Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
• Occasionally lift/push and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch

• Standard office/classroom setting, including standard office equipment

• Must be courteous, congenial, cooperative, and service-oriented.
• Professional appearance.
• Utilize databases and other district software and technology proficiently, as designated by the supervisor.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team (as circumstances warrant) and be able to work with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, personnel at all levels, and members of the public.
• Follow written and verbal directions, provide direction, and motivate peers.
• Must be able to read/write/correspond clearly, concisely, and effectively at a post-secondary level; interpret and follow district policies, regulations, and work rules; and exercise good judgment.

EOE