Special Education Aide - Long-term Substitute

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal/Director of Student Services

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Long-term Substitute

Approx. Dates: 8/26/24 - TBD

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide personal care and academic assistance for students with disabilities and clerical support to an assigned teacher or teachers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Assist students with personal care as needed; for example, toileting, diapering and feeding.
* Intervene to control and de-escalate violent behavior, as needed and as instructed.
* Supervise students during recreational activities.
* Assist students with skill development and work completion as directed by the teacher.
* Accompany students to classes and activities outside of special education classes, as assigned.
* Record student data; for example, behavior charts and grades.
* Assist the teacher in creating a supportive environment and a positive behavior management system.
* Maintain the confidentiality of information that is not public domain.
* Communicate with school personnel and parents as guided by the teacher, the Principal or the Special Education Coordinator.
* Make/copy instructional supplies.
* Assist substitute teachers with such things as the implementation of lesson plans and the observance of the daily schedule.
* Assist in keeping the equipment clean and the special education classroom neat and organized.
* Observe the assigned work schedule.
* Attend student conferences as assigned.
* Attend all building and Special Education staff meetings, unless excused.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Serve as a role model for students in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values.
* Maintain an appropriate personal appearance.
* Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district.
* Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher, the Principal and/or the Special Education Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High School diploma or GED preferred.
* Aide permit or other appropriate State license/certificate if needed.
* Alternative to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Willingness to acquire first aid and CPR training.
* Willingness to participate in other recommended training programs; for example, behavior management and Crisis Prevention Training.
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
* Ability to work effectively with children who may have severe physical or behavioral disabilities.
* Ability to work cooperatively with adults.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

* Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue.
* Van training as required or requested.
* Possible interaction with unruly or angry children, or distraught adults.
* Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, stretch, reach with hands and arms, stoop, crouch and kneel.
* Frequent requirement to lift, carry, push and pull various items; for example, adaptive equipment, up to 25 lbs.
* Possible requirement to lift children, restrain children, push wheelchairs or otherwise assist with ambulation.

NOTE: The above lists may not be ranked in order of importance.