Special Education Aide

About the role

You have a purpose and so should your job. Our children are the future of our community, and their care and education will directly impact their growth, development, and success. We believe success in the classroom is the foundation for success in life – and that no child should go without the opportunity to reach their full potential. Backed by the experience and educational leadership of The Learning Lamp team, Ignite Educational Solutions now combines all The Learning Lamp’s school-focused services under one easy-to-access roof. Our team of dedicated professionals takes the administrative burden off school districts so that district officials and teachers can focus on what they do best – helping children reach their fullest potential. We are an integral part of the community, providing much needed support for families, schools, and children.

Responsibilities

• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning (if applicable)
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs
• Work with individual student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
• Help manage behavior of student(s) as needed
• Help supervise student(s) throughout the school day, inside and outside of the classroom, including lunchroom, bus and playground duty
• Help classroom teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Maintain confidentiality
• Keep teacher informed of special needs and/or problems of student(s)

Qualifications

• Possess one of the following: an associate degree or higher; completed at least two years of postsecondary study; or successful completion of a state or locally developed assessment.
• Complete at least 20 hours of staff development activities related to the assignment each school year.
• Willingness to obtain required clearances and training: four clearances, mandated reporter training, physical and TB test, and First Aid‑CPR certification (typically completed within a week).
• Capacity for sitting throughout the eight‑hour day.
• Qualifications reference CSPG 101 – Paraprofessional Staff.
• Opportunity to start a