The job of a Special Education Teacher Aide was established for the purpose/s of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students; performing classroom clerical tasks; and assisting teachers in developing students' daily living, academic and behavioral skills.

Work Year:

7.0 hours/day
Hours based on school where needed. Will be discussed during interview.

Location based on school where needed. Will be discussed during interview.
195 days/year
Probationary Pay Rate:
$14.30/hr. for first 45 worked days then moves to $14.79/hr.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or its equivalent. Must have OPAC basic skills assessment, pertinent to position qualifications, at 70%. If OPAC testing is not on file, selected candidates will be contacted for testing.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Adapt classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
• Assist teacher in bus loading and unloading for the purpose of providing a safe environment for the students.
• Assist the teacher in dealing with emergency student physical, emotional and/or behavioral situations as they arise for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Assist the teacher with planning of the individual student’s objectives (e.g. academic, behavioral, social, etc.) for the purpose of meeting the student’s goals.
• Confer with teachers, ancillary staff, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluation of students' progress and/or implementing students' objectives.
• Design and decorate classroom bulletin boards; duplicates various games, puzzles and drills for the purpose of providing a positive learning environment.
• Implement individual student plans, under the direction of the teacher, for the purpose of meeting the student’s academic, social and daily living skills.
• Implement under the supervision of the teacher, instructional programs, testing, and assessments including community-based instruction, in accordance with lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.
• Maintain students' files/records, under the direction of the teacher, for the purpose of documenting activities and/or providing reliable information.
• Monitor individual students, classroom, library, lunch time and playground/recess activities, etc. for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment and implementing the goals of the individual student.
• Perform clerical functions within the classroom (e.g. attendance, scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials.
• Supervise and assist individual and small groups of students, as directed by teacher(s) in such activities as academic studies, play time, drills and games, field trips and personal hygiene/toileting for the purpose of providing required care for assigned students.
• Maintain regular personal attendance and punctuality for the purpose of ensuring efficient delivery of services to the District.
• Occasionally assist other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.