Special Education Aide - 2 openings (2025-2026 School Year)

REPORTS TO:                         
   Principal and Director of Student Services 
 
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:        
   Regular, full time         
   Pay Grade 62
 
FLSA STATUS:                         
   Non-Exempt
 
POSITION SUMMARY:       

   Provide academic and personal assistance to students to achieve academic success
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the principal and classroom teachers.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom 
•  Work with other professionals, such as guidance counselors, speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in
  developing appropriate social skills.
• Accompany students to classes and activities outside of special education classes, as assigned.
• Assist the teacher in creating a supportive environment and a positive behavior management system.
• 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.
• Maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain.
• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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.

• 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.

• Various office machines, such as calculators, copiers, laminating machines.
• Computer/word processor/printer.
• Various instructional equipment.
• Some specialized equipment used by students with disabilities; for example, amplification devices, medical devices and specialized computers. 

• 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. 

• Length of Employment: One Year Limited Contract
• Salary:  Based on current classified salary schedule with appropriate experience and training.
• Fringe Benefits:  Based on current classified handbook.