#955- LaGrange Certified Aide: M-F, 7:45am-3:00pm (6.75 hrs/day) when school is in session

This position supports students with special education needs, including emotional, learning, cognitive, physical, behavioral, or orthopedic needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in special education programs, providing instructional and behavioral management follow-through.
• Monitor and address potentially hazardous situations in special/regular education classrooms and work environments.
• Supervise students throughout the day, including before school, lunch, and recess.
• Implement behavior management strategies and techniques in regular education settings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or teacher.

Requirements

• Ability to work with students who have special education needs, including handling aggressive or potentially violent outbursts.
• Capability to physically restrain a child if necessary and assist with toileting or diaper changing.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact courteously and effectively with students, co-workers, teachers, administrators, and the public.
• Background in behavior management is desirable.
• Experience through college training or work with individuals having disabilities is desirable.
• Strong desire to work with special education students.
• Licensed or qualified to receive certification as a Special Education Aide per DPI regulations.
• High School diploma required.
• Must pass all portions of the District Teacher Aide Test.

Qualifications

• Physical strength.
• Exceptional emotional control.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in potentially volatile situations.

Pay

Wage will be in compliance with the employee handbook for the time worked.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM – 3:00 PM (6.75 hours/day) when school is in session.