Special Education Aide

About the role

The Exeter School District seeks paraprofessionals to serve as Instructional Aides. These roles involve supporting students who receive special education services in various capacities.

Responsibilities

• Aid students with activities of daily living.
• Support students' learning and life skills using developmentally and age-appropriate materials and assistive technology.
• Assist with physical needs such as lifting, feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Supervise non-instructional areas like lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, and corridors.
• Accompany students to related arts programming, special services, and non-academic settings.
• Administer student progress monitoring and assist with academic tasks based on lesson plans.
• Document student learning and performance while maintaining confidentiality.
• Participate in behavioral management to ensure a safe and orderly classroom environment.
• Prepare materials on an as-needed basis and assist with teacher preparation.
• Attend professional development and staff meetings as assigned.
• Follow safety rules and procedures governing assistance for students with disabilities or special needs.

Requirements

• Experience working as a paraprofessional and with students who have significant behavioral challenges is preferred.
• Candidates must be eligible for paraeducator certification through NHDOE.

Qualifications

• Registered Behavior Technician Certification is preferred.
• Ability to carry out instructions and perform basic arithmetic operations.
• Proficiency in using personal computers and software applications.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish supportive and compassionate relationships with students with special needs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Knowledge of assistive technology and its use in educational settings.
• Ability to manage and monitor student behavior effectively.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

Benefits

No specific benefits are mentioned in the job posting.

Pay

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Schedule

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