Aide - Special Education - Adaptive Behavior 1/30

Job Title

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 aides.
2. Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
3. Assist in carrying out the instructional program.
4. Assist in data collection
5. Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
6. Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills.
7. Assist when needed in helping students in self-care activities such as toileting.
8. Assist in implementing the adaptive behavior protocol.
9. Attend professional meetings as required.
10. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
11. Physically prompt students through instruction which may require lifting and positioning.
12. Other SHARS Duties as assigned
13. Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

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.