What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Aide Special Education position at Cottonwood Day School?
Job Opening for 2025-2026 School Year August-May
RESPONSIBILITIES AND PURPOSE OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL AIDE:
The primary purpose of the Instructional Aide is to assist the Teacher in the implementation of the multi-sensory curriculum; establish effective rapport with students; motivate students to develop skills, attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for elementary education in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and other staff members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with teacher collaboratively in classroom.
- Experience working with students with learning disabilities.
- Will require fingerprinting and background check.
- High school diploma or Equivalent.
COMPENSATION: As a consideration for all services to be rendered, the School shall compensate the Instructional Aide as follows:
a. Hourly wage $22.50 for up to 32 hours per week from August 7, 2025 until May 31, 2026. Hours are M-Th from 8:00 am to 3:45 pm.
b. HEALTH INSURANCE: Cottonwood Day School shall pay fifty (50) percent of the single insurance cost required to make such health benefits available. Effective Jan 1, 2017, the School shall pay 50% of the single health insurance premiums for full-time employees. Employee is responsible to cover 100% of the costs of spouse and children should they elect that coverage.
Cottonwood Day School is currently working with Annum. Annum works with employers to provide Housing as a Benefit to their employees and recruits. Annum will work directly with employees in a confidential manner to help locate housing, along with assistance in getting placed into a home.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $22.50 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Physical Setting:
- Private school
- Special education school
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Special Education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23
