Special Education Inclusion Aide

Ada Christian School is seeking a qualified individual with a love for the Lord and a desire to support students with special needs in a classroom setting.

All of our aides walk alongside our faculty in equipping students for service in God’s world. They are a constant source of support and encouragement to teachers, students and parents. An aide provides specific support for students with autism, down syndrome, visually impaired, emotional impairment, learning disability,or attention, helping him/her achieve active participation in a traditional classroom setting. This can involve work within the classroom as well as additional academic support outside of the classroom.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience

• Completion of High School
• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited institution and/or related experience working in a child-centered educational setting preferred
• Participate in professional development opportunities related to position

Personal Traits

• Redeemed by Christ and committed to serve Him in all that they do.
• Model Christ and principles of Scripture in:
• Practice of the fruits of the Holy Spirit: love, joy, patience, kindness, self-control, faithfulness and truthfulness.
• Demonstrate service to Christ by carrying out responsibilities conscientiously and consistently, with a focus on others rather than self.
• Demonstrate support for the mission, vision and goals of Ada Christian School.
• Agree and adhere to Ada Christian School's Statement of Beliefs. (please print and sign)
• Intentionally seek to apply Reformed Christian perspective to areas of their responsibility.
• In good standing at a Protestant church.
• Willingly follow school policies.
• Demonstrate commitment to ACS by serving on committees as needed.
• Children in grades K-8 attend a Christian school.

Work Skills

• Promote warm, welcoming, safe learning climate
• Self-directed, responsible, cooperative and well-organized
• Ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Professional and effective written, verbal and listening communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Executes instructional activities with individual students or small groups of students following teacher direction and demonstration.
• Assists in preparation of materials for classroom activities and assignments.
• Assist student(s) in monitoring insulin levels.
• Assist student(s) with sensory breaks.

Hours:

Beginning December 2, 8:00-3:00pm four or five days a week

Evaluation:

Reports to: Director of Inclusion, Classroom Teacher(s) and Principal

Performance is reviewed periodically

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 28 – 35 per week

Physical Setting:

• Private school

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ada, MI 49301 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ada, MI 49301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person