Instructional Aide, Special Education

What You’ll Do

• Aid in the educational and social development of students.
• Implement Individual Education Plans for students and monitor their progress.
• Support individual students inside and outside the classroom.
• Work with other professionals such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists.
• Maintain student records.
• Schedule ARD meetings and REEDs, ensuring timeline requirements are met.
• Acquire contracted service providers as needed.
• Evaluate student progress regularly and use findings to improve special education services.
• Send IEP Report Cards to parents alongside general report cards.
• Plan necessary resources and materials for general education teachers.
• Avoid non-compliance with state mandated assessments and alternative assessments.
• Seek assistance from the IDEA Coordination supervisor as needed.
• Support the campus's student management policies and assist with behavior management strategies.
• Communicate with parents, students, teachers, and administrators through conferences.
• Implement school board policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Compile and maintain all required reports, records, and documents.
• Perform special projects during and after normal business hours, including Saturday Mandatory State Tutorials.

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for students, especially those with disabilities.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students, especially those with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law.
• Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.
• Knowledge of the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Transition.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on their utilization.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of students with disabilities, parents, administrative staff, and Campus Directors.
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results, state assessments scoring, transcripts, and grade point average.
• Ability to transition with district, campus, and/or department changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and receive guidance from supervisors.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education And Experience

• Must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Experience working with students or parents, approved by the employing superintendent.
• Satisfy one of the following requirements:
  • Three creditable years of experience as either an Educational Aide I or II.
  • Thirty semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas.
  • Completion of an Education Service Center Instructional Aide certification course.