Special Education Instructional Aide

Job Title

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

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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
4. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required
5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute

Student Management

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

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
2. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground
3. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual

Other

Maintain Confidentiality

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

Equipment Used

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

Working Conditions

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

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

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

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

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

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.