Aide - Special Ed - 1-1

Job Title: Aide – Special Populations, 1 on 1 Job ID: 5816019 Application Deadline: Aug 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: Jul 06, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher. Qualifications Education/Certification High school diploma or GED Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, two years of study or 48 hours at an institution of higher learning Paraprofessional Aide Certification required (can be obtained once employed) Special Knowledge/Skills Ability to work with children with disabilities Ability to organize and be detail oriented Ability to operate computer Ability to provide instruction to individual or small groups of students Physically and emotionally able to perform assigned tasks Communicate and work with students Ability to maintain effective working relationships Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others Experience Must have experience working with students; experience may be work in church related schools, day camp, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Support Provide direct instruction of students under direct supervision of teacher Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher, work with individual students or small groups Assist in classroom management Conduct parent involvement activities Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays. Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom. Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. Student Management Help with student supervision before, during and after school while the students are loading and unloading buses, on the playground, in the cafeteria, in a learning or practice environment, inside and outside of the classroom while following appropriate training technique throughout the school day. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning. Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene. Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students. Professional Conduct Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers willingly Avoids speaking ill of the district and district personnel Other Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned Perform duties as assigned, related to the position as directed by the supervisor or administrative staff Working Conditions Maintain emotional control under stress. While performing the duties of a classroom teaching aide, the employee may frequently be required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive motions. May frequently need to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds of materials, or lift children from wheelchairs onto changing tables, etc. May frequently need to deescalate physical aggression including the use of safe, non-harmful physical restraint procedures. Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; wheelchair lift, ramp, copier and audiovisual equipment Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $17.33 to $17.33 Per Hour Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Ben Bridges, Principal Howard Jr. High School Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education