Special Ed Inclusion Aide

Special Education Aide

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.

Education/Certification

High school diploma or GED

Educational Aide Certificate issued by SBEC

Paraprofessional Assessment Certificate, Associates Degree or two years (48 semester hours) of college

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Instructional Support

1. Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
2. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
3. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
4. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

1. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including bathroom needs and transferring to and from wheelchairs.
2. Help manage behavior of students. This includes interviewing in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.

1. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs while working with individuals or in small groups.
2. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
3. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

1. Maintain confidentiality
2. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
3. Attend training on physical restraint each year.
4. Assist with medical logs as needed.

Equipment Used

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Occasional light lifting and carrying

May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.