Special Education Assistant- Behavior Support

About the role

Working under the supervision of teachers and are a viable part of the total instructional program. The services performed by the teacher aide/assistant include instructional, clerical, supervisory, and behavior management duties. The overall role of the teacher aide/assistant is to provide support services to the classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

• Playground, lunchroom, rest periods, loading and unloading buses, hall duty, and other supervisory duties as directed by the teacher, school principal or his/her designee, or the Director of Special Education or his/her designee.
• Support tasks will vary according to each classroom or student's needs and may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Developing positive relationships with students and staff.
• Aiding students with basic hygiene activities and routines.
• Implementing Behavior Intervention Programs as directed by the teacher.
• When riding/monitoring a bus involves extending the workday, the teacher assistants will be paid for the extra hours involved.
• May be asked to follow a student with autistic/emotional behaviors for a number of years as they progress through the various grades and different levels such as elementary, middle, and high school resulting periodically in different building assignments.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Willingness and desire to work with special needs children.
• Effective human relations skills that include a calm and patient personality.

Skills

• Equipment Use: Standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.
• Travel: Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $15.75 per hour + .75 cent differential.
• Work Schedule: 182 days per year, position's hours will be scheduled between 6.5 and 7.5 and will be finalized at the time of hire, depending on student needs.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Seldom: Less than 25%
• Occasional: 26 to 50%
• Often: 51 to 75%
• Very Frequent: Greater than 75%

• Physical Requirements: Very Frequent - Stand for extended periods of time, Very Frequent - Lift 25 pounds, Very Frequent - Carry 25 pounds.
• Mental Demands: Very Frequent - Communicate, Very Frequent - Operate job-related equipment, Very Frequent - Reach in all directions.

License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

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