SPED Aide

About Us

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 the success of students from every background, CSUSA closes gaps in achievement and opportunity, embodying the promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

Job Purpose

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 SPED Teacher's Aide, you will assist a SPED classroom teacher in supervising and managing children, allowing the teacher to focus more on the educational needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing the daily program under the direction of the SPED teacher.
• Help 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.
• Assist with general housekeeping tasks.
• Perform clerical tasks and assist the SPED teacher in other appropriate ways.
• 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 supervision of students 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.

Commitments

• Promote high academic achievement for all children.
• Focus on teaching and learning.
• Support flexibility to stimulate local initiatives while maintaining responsibility for student performance.
• Improve linkages among schools, parents, and communities.

Requirements

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
• 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.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company.
• Support the company's 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: courteous, professional, and helpful.
• Proficiency in oral communication (including presentations), written communication, active listening, negotiating, and influencing.
• Ability to consistently attend work on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.
• Strive to implement best practices and promote positive character education.

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 that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• 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.