Special Education Aide for the 2026-2027 School Year

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools across four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education, equipping students with real-world readiness for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to student success from every background, CSUSA closes gaps in achievement and opportunity, embodying the promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

About the Role

Join a team dedicated to the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you are passionate about inspiring and motivating young learners and prioritize students in education, CSUSA is the place for you. As a Special Education Aide, you will assist a SPED classroom teacher in supervising and managing students, allowing the teacher to focus more on educational needs. You must align with the school's educational philosophy and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the daily program under the direction of the SPED teacher.
• Plan and prepare the learning environment, set up interest centers, and prepare materials and supplies for daily student activities.
• Work individually or in small groups with students to reinforce classroom instruction, assist with reading groups, or help answer questions.
• Supervise outside playground activities and assist with general housekeeping tasks.
• Support the SPED teacher in any appropriate capacity and perform clerical tasks.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Attend staff meetings, training programs, and conferences, including in-service training as required by the district.
• Operate and care for instructional equipment used in the classroom.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or immediate supervisor.

Student Management

• Assist with student supervision outside the classroom, such as during field trips, play periods, lunchroom activities, and dismissal.
• Supervise the classroom when the SPED teacher is absent.

School/Community Relations

• Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the school.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information, documents, and communications with discretion.
• Cooperate and share professionally with other staff members.

What You Will Bring

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company; support company values in academic excellence, operational performance, superior culture, and financial health and growth.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, the community, and administrative staff.
• Sensitivity to corporate needs, employee goodwill, and public image in unique situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: oral (including presentations), written, active listening, negotiating, and influencing.
• Ability to consistently attend work on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.
• Commitment to improving and promoting quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.
• Consistent effort to implement best practices and positive character education.

Requirements

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Experience working with children, preferably children with disabilities.
• Commitment to becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children.
• Adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be evaluated on an individual basis.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment includes usual school conditions. The environment may be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• No significant physical exertion required.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.

This job is non-exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.