Aide - Special Education - Student Support

Reports to: Coordinator for Early Intervention Services

Duty Days: 187 Days

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS05

Date Created: 1/2026

Qualifications:

College hours (15) or high school diploma or GED (with a passing score of 464 on the ParaPro test)


Ability to work with children with disabilities


Ability to follow verbal and written instruction


Ability to communicate effectively


Knowledge of general office equipment


Accuracy in record keeping and form completion


Ability to keep information confidential


Paraprofessional Educational Aide II certificate required once employed


Valid CPI certification preferred (can be obtained after employment)

Primary Purpose:

Data tracking, instructional, and student care duties as assigned.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education.
2. Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
3. Assist in carrying out a behavioral program for students.
4. Assist in maintaining student records
5. Coach and model behavioral interventions for specific students in their least restrictive environment
6. Assist behavior team with extended modeling and coaching for students with behavioral challenges.
7. Assist in preparation for ARD meetings.
8. Assist in collecting and maintaining the student behavior data.
9. Obtain and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
10. Support the Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) accepted by the ARD committee.
11. Provide instruction to students under the supervision of Student Support Interventionist.
12. Provide behavior intervention strategies under the supervision of the Student Support Interventionist.
13. Monitor and support the implementation of the Student Support Initiative.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, copier, calculator, fax machine, laminator, Smart boards.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; occasional running, heavy lifting and carrying, 45 pounds and over daily, positioning of students, moving classroom or adaptive equipment, noise exposure, biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; exposure to physical and verbal outbursts by students. May be required to utilize CPI strategies to manage disruptive students, including restraint.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.