Special Education Aide

SPED Teacher's Aide

Management Work individually or in small groups with students to review classroom instruction, listen to reading groups, or assist answering questions. Supervise outside playground activities. Help with general housekeeping tasks. Assist the SPED teacher in any other appropriate ways. Perform clerical tasks. Treat all children with dignity and respect. Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences, including in-service training as may be required by the district. Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the SPED teacher. Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies for students' daily activities.

Student Management Assist with the supervision of students outside the classroom such as: field trips to assist with student supervision and safety, during play period, lunchroom activities, dismissal, etc. Supervise the classroom when the SPED teacher is out of the room.

School/Community Relations Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school. Handle sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner. Cooperate and share professionally with other members of the staff. The SPED Teacher's Aide will promote: High academic/achievement for all children. A greater focus on teaching and learning. Flexibility to stimulate local initiatives coupled with responsibility for student performance. Improved linkages among schools, parents, and communities.

Qualifications and Skills

Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support the company's values in the strategic areas of academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth, as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff. As unique situations present themselves, the employee must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the public image. Establish excellent interpersonal skills between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful; Oral (including presentations), Written, Interpersonal (active listening), Negotiating and Influencing. Ability to consistently be at work, be on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance. Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications. Look for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Consistently strives to implement best practices and positive character education.

Job Requirements

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities.
• Be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children.
• Such alternatives to the above requirements as CSUSA may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Commitment to company values.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills will be evaluated on an individual basis.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

• Usual schools working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

• No physical exertion required.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.