Special Education Personal Aide

About the role

Reports To: Building Principal and Assigned Classroom Teacher

General Summary: To assist the student with personal and instructional needs throughout the school day and to provide a well‑organized, smooth‑functioning environment in which the student can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Responsibilities

• Assists student in accessing transportation if needed.
• Provides personal care to student with special daily living needs (e.g., toileting, feeding, physical management) if needed.
• Provides review and practice of skills taught by a teacher with students 1:1 and in small groups in special education classroom and/or regular classroom.
• Refers problems to professional staff.
• Works with student in schools and in community sites and outings.
• Prepares instructional materials as directed/selected by teacher.
• Reinforces instructional/behavioral objectives.
• Provides clerical assistance to maintaining student records (charting, assignments, attendance, data for progress notes).
• Assists with the supervision of student during recess, lunchroom, and on the playground.
• Maintains the confidentiality of students and their families.
• Exhibits the ability to follow teacher directions and written plans.
• Has the ability to work in a team setting and be flexible.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education Level: High school diploma.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with students and follow the instruction of the assigned teacher(s).
• Must successfully pass a background check satisfactory to the Board of Education.
• Excellent organizational, oral and written communication, time management, and telephone skills.
• Computer knowledge and familiarity with assistive technology.

Evaluated By: Assigned Teacher and Building Principal.

Length of Contract: Follows School Calendar.

Type of Position: Nonexempt.