Special Education Aide

Job TitleProvide personal care and academic assistance for students with disabilities and clerical support to an assigned teacher or teachers.Essential Functions:Assist students with personal care as needed; for example, toileting, diapering and feeding.Intervene to control and de-escalate violent behavior, as needed and as instructed.Supervise students during recreational activities.Assist students with skill development and work completion as directed by the teacher.Accompany students to classes and activities outside of special education classes, as assigned.Record student data; for example, behavior charts and grades.Assist the teacher in creating a supportive environment and a positive behavior management system.Communicate with school personnel and parents as guided by the teacher, the Principal or the Special Education Coordinator.Make/copy instructional supplies.Assist substitute teachers with such things as the implementation of lesson plans and the observance of the daily schedule.Assist in keeping the equipment clean and the special education classroom neat and organized.Observe the assigned work schedule.Attend student conferences as assigned.Attend all building and Special Education staff meetings, unless excused.Maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain.Other Duties and Responsibilities:Serve as a role model for students in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values.Maintain an appropriate personal appearance.Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district.Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, the Principal and/or the Special Education Coordinator.Qualifications:High School diploma or GED preferred.Aide permit or other appropriate State license/certificate if needed.Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Willingness to acquire first aid and CPR training.Willingness to participate in other recommended training programs; for example, behavior management and Crisis Prevention Training.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to work effectively with children who may have severe physical or behavioral disabilities.Ability to work cooperatively with adults.Equipment Operated:Various office machines, such as calculators, copiers, laminating machines.Computer/printer.Various instructional equipment, such as VCR's, tape recorders, slide projectors.Some specialized equipment used by students with disabilities; for example, amplification devices, medical devices and specialized computers.Working Conditions:Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.Van training as required or requested.Possible interaction with unruly or angry children, or distraught adults.Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, stretch, reach with hands and arms, stoop, crouch and kneel.Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push and pull various items; for example, adaptive equipment, up to 25 lbs.Possible requirement to lift children, restrain children, push wheelchairs or otherwise assist with ambulation.Conditions of Employment:Length of Employment: One Year Limited ContractSalary: Based on current classified salary schedule with appropriate experience and training.Fringe Benefits: Based on current classified handbook.