Early Childhood School

About the Role

Assist special education teachers in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in inclusive and special education settings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Associate degree or two years of higher education preferred
• If hired, must complete SBEC certification process to obtain an Educational Aide Certification

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide assistance to substitute teachers
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs (may require some lifting)
• Help manage behavior of students
• Support students’ instructional needs in accordance with their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Assist students with personal care as appropriate
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special needs
• Work with individual students or small groups
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned
• Assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults, which may include implementing, supporting, and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services

Skills

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Work Environment

• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs