SPED Aide

About the Company

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 and preparing them for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping the promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™.

About the Role

If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a SPED Teacher's Aide, you will assist a SPED classroom teacher in the general supervision and management of children, allowing the teacher more time to focus on the educational needs of students. The SPED Teacher's Aide must be willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with the school's educational philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the SPED teacher.
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies for students' daily activities.
• Work individually or in small groups with students to review classroom instruction, listen to reading groups, or assist with answering questions.
• Supervise outside playground activities and assist with general housekeeping tasks.
• Assist the SPED teacher in any other appropriate ways, including performing clerical tasks.
• Treat all children with dignity and respect.
• Attend all staff meetings and recommended 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 the 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 out of the room.

School/Community Relations

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

Requirements

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background check.
• Experience in working with children, preferably children with disabilities.
• Be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children.
• Commitment to company values and adherence to the requirements of the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.

Skills

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment toward the position and the mission of the company.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal skills: courteous, professional, and helpful; includes oral (including presentations), written, active listening, negotiating, and influencing.
• Ability to consistently be at work, be 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.
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality, demonstrating accuracy and thoroughness.
• Consistently strive to implement best practices and positive character education.

Work Environment

• Usual school working conditions, which may be noisy during high student traffic.

Physical Demands

• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently needed to move objects.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.