Special Education Aide

Job Title: Special Education Aide

Job Purpose:

The Special Education Aide assists the Education Specialists, general education teachers, and administration. They assist in maintaining appropriate activities and an environment that enables children to learn and contribute talents to create an excellent program and positive school culture at the charter schools within The Academies Charter Management Organization. Additionally, they will help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities, inside and outside of the classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs. Work under the supervision of site administration along with the TACMO Director of Special Education.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists students in completing classroom assignments or in meeting learning objectives in a manner consistent with the Charter School, educational philosophy of the Charter School, and in conjunction with IEP accommodations and/or modifications.

• Assists in preparing instructional materials for classrooms and school in general.

• Monitors the safety and security of students.

• Supervises students in classrooms, playgrounds, cafeteria, hallways, and study halls, which may include during class, lunch, recesses, before school, and/or after school supervision.

• Communicates effectively with teacher(s), administration, service providers, and the School Psychologist regarding observed student behavior/progress/needs.

• May participate in daily and long-range planning with a teacher.

• Serves on committees and task forces to support the school’s success as invited.

• Participates in professional development workshops and training as needed.

• May participate in IEP meetings, as necessary.

• Be familiar with all accommodations, modifications, and goals as written into student IEP’s.

• When necessary, assist students with and teach adaptive skills such as social skills, feeding self, toileting (diapering and/or assisting students on and off the toilet and cleaning self).

• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment and technology.

• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

• Maintain data records as requested by the Education Specialist, administrator, or School Psychologist.

• Provide assistance to substitute teachers.

• Helps the Charter School staff maintain a respectful, safe, and nurturing learning environment.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• High school graduate or equivalent. (required)

• 12 units or more of completed college level coursework completed. (desired)

• Basic first aid. (required before start date)

• CPI Training (will provide upon hiring, if necessary)

Experience

• Two or more years experience working with children in a school setting. (desired)

• Familiarity with needs associated with students with disabilities. (desired)

Knowledge/Skills

• An enthusiastic willingness to support the educational philosophy of The Academies CMO.

• A commitment to the mission of The Academies CMO

• Ability to work with children with disabilities

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Working knowledge of school operations and procedures

• Appropriate use of standard English language in writing and speech

• Ability to perform non-teaching classroom tasks.

• Ability to be a positive role model for students.

• Demonstration of caring about students and their success in learning.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, teachers, co-workers, and the public.

• Ability to word-process and use suitable computer software applications.

• Ability to operate a copier, laminator, and similar school machines.

• Familiarity with or willingness to be trained in instructional methodology and procedural compliance.

• A proactive and effective approach to student discipline aligned with the school’s discipline policies.

• Effective conflict resolution skills.

• Integrity in all his/her dealings with the school community; is respectful, thoughtful, honest, and fair.

• Ability to follow established procedures in an emergency situation.

• Ability to carry out responsibilities of being a mandated reporter.

The Academies Charter Management Organization Board will consider candidates for the Special Education Aide position based upon a combination of education/certifications, experience, skills, knowledge and/or abilities, and mission fit.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.94 - $24.49 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

Physical Setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $24