2026-2027 ARCA 3-5 SPED Aide

About the role

The SPED Teacher's Aide plays a crucial role in supporting the SPED classroom teacher by assisting with the daily program implementation, managing the learning environment, supervising students, and performing clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the SPED teacher.
• Aid in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies for students' daily activities.
• Work individually or in small groups with students to review classroom instruction, listen to reading groups, or assist answering questions.
• Supervise outside playground activities.
• Help with general housekeeping tasks.
• Aid the SPED teacher in any other appropriate ways.
• Perform clerical tasks.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences, including in-service training as may be required by the district.
• Operate and care for instructional equipment used in the classroom.
• Follow directions given by head SPED teacher or immediate supervisor.

Student Management

• Assist with the supervision of students outside the classroom such as: field trips, play period, lunchroom activities, dismissal, etc.
• Supervise the classroom when the SPED teacher is out of the room.

School/Community Relations

• Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information, documents, communications, incidents, etc., with discretion and in a conscientious manner.
• Cooperate and share professionally with other members of the staff.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company.
• Strong time management & organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities.
• Be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.
• Establish excellent interpersonal skills between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
• Consistently strive to implement best practices and positive character education.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities.
• Be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS) and email communications.
• Establish excellent interpersonal skills between all stakeholders: being courteous, professional, and helpful.
• Consistently strive to implement best practices and positive character education.