What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Aide position at Waynesboro Public Schools?
PRIMARY FUNCTION :
To work with the teacher as directed in providing for the individual needs of the student in order for each student to achieve his / her maximum academic and social potential.
Work closely with one or a few handicapped pupils on a regular basis in an effort to provide them with the physical help and emotional support they need to gain as full benefits from the division's special education program as possible.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Hold the minimum of a high school diploma / GED.
- Must have Highly Qualified Paraprofessional Certification (www.ets.org / parapro)
- Certificate of Autism Spectrum Disorder training
- www.vcuautismcenter.org / training / paraprofessionals.cfm
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Have good physical and emotional health.
- Possess good character and leadership qualities.
- Display an interest and ability in working with special education students.
REPORTS TO : Principal and / or Special Education Teacher
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Comply with contracted work hour schedules.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, reach with hands and arms. The position also entails significant walking, bending, standing, stooping, kneel, crouch, and talk or hear and possible physical interventions in order to maintain a safe learning environment. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : 185 Day Contract (7 hrs per day)
EVALUATION :
Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of certificated personnel.
