What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Aide - Long-term Substitute (2 Openings) position at Marysville Schools?
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal/Director of Student Services
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Long-term Substitute: $15.00 per hour
Dates Needed: January 6, 2025 - May 21, 2025
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provide personal care and academic assistance to students with disabilities.
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Salary : $15
