Special Education Personal Aide

About the role

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.
• Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
• Reinforces instructional and behavioral objectives for children.
• 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
• Working well with students & Ability to follow the instruction of the teacher(s) to whom the aide is assigned.
• Must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the Board of Education.
• Excellent organizational skills, oral and written skills, time management, and telephone skills.
• Computer knowledge and assistive technology.

Evaluated by: Assigned Teacher and Building Principal. Length of Contract: Follows School Calendar. Type of Position: Nonexempt.