Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy - Special Education Aide

JOB GOAL:

To aid and support assigned special education teacher and other certified personnel in implementing the instructional program and support services.

SUMMARY:

The vision of the Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy is to leverage support from families and community stakeholders to provide meaningful and engaging learning experiences to grow and equip leaders who will shape and impact the world in positive ways within and beyond the walls of our school. Lacey Academy seeks to provide a rigorous, structured academic setting where leaders learn and learners lead. Students at Lacey will benefit from a rich collection of opportunities designed to equip learners with the necessary tools to lead within and beyond the walls of the school so that they are able to positively impact their communities and society.

We believe that all students can learn and that they deserve a quality educational experience in a safe environment. We affirm that learning is required, and success is our standard. Using quality, grade level instruction, coupled with engaging, meaningful, and affirmative educational experiences, we will cultivate and nurture an environment that celebrates the diverse strengths of our learners to build and grow prepared and healthy people so they can achieve success at high levels, both at school and in the community.

With the School Wellness Wheel framework as our foundation, the Dr. Marian G. Lacey K-8 Academy will serve as a beacon to stakeholders and an avenue to addressing trauma, promoting wellbeing, and elevating learning for all. This will be done through giving deliberate intention to implementing school-wide systems that embody mastery-based learning opportunities, a growth-based educational approach, and strength-based instruction in every classroom. Learners will engage in high levels of hands-on experiences, real world investigations, and applied literacy and mathematics learning. Students at Lacey will have opportunities to engage in structured science, technology, reading/writing, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STREAM) experiences from kindergarten through eighth grade, building a strong cohort of leaders who possess 21st Century skills for collaborative problem-solving, technological literacy, and career-readiness.

NOTE:

Selected candidates are highly encouraged to participate in the school on-boarding and professional development boot-camp beginning July, 2024 and continuing throughout the school year, both on and off contract.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Nine and one-fourth (9.25) month (184 days) contract, Table 802 Grade, plus benefits package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon experience. FLSA: Non-Exempt.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma with at least 60 college hours or Associate Degree or have passed the ParaPro Praxis Exam.

• Demonstrates competence for assigned responsibilities.

• Typing ability preferred.

• Possesses positive interpersonal relations skills.

• Commitment to the importance of confidentiality of records.

• Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.

Such alternatives and additions to the above qualifications may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

• Reinforces instructional activities with students as prescribed.

• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans and instructional materials.

• Assumes responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed.

• Assists with the physical needs of the student (i.e. feeding, toileting, dressing, and catheterizing).

• Assists in and/or provides the transportation of students to and from learning sites.

• Learns the curriculum content of the classes in which he/she assists.

• Assists individual children in need of special attention.

• Implements behavior management techniques.

• Assists in data collection.

• Assists the teacher with maintenance of the classroom

• Assist with duties such as lunchroom, recess, bus, etc.

• Participates in in-services, staffing, faculty meetings, etc.

• Completes daily work schedules as assigned.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mental Functions, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and down stairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.