Part-time Special Education Instructional Aides (5.75 hours per day)

About the role

The Special Education Instructional Aide assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction and other skills. They also assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs
• Aids professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercise, tests and assessments
• Aids in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs
• Documents student learning and performance through record-keeping procedures
• Supports students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Involves in the IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities
• Adheres to all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs
• Assists guidance, pupil services staff or building administration as needed

Qualifications

• Certification/License: 60 college credits or NJ Substitute Certification or Passing of the ParaPro Assessment (One is required)
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students; ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Work, Excel); ability to work with a diverse group of individuals; ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others; ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work; ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required; effective writing and verbal communication skills; must pass criminal background check and fingerprints, pre-employment drug screening and TB test
• Experience: Prior experience working with special needs children desirable

Benefits

No medical or dental benefits for part-time staff. Compensation Program: Defined Contribution Retirement Program (DCRP).

Pay

Compensation is based on the East Greenwich Township School District's Employee Grade and Salary Guide (EGEA) and ranges from $19.96 to $27.20 per hour.

Schedule

5.75 hours per week.