Special Education Aide - 2 Openings (2024-2025 School Year)

REPORTS TO:

Principal and Director of Student Services

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Regular, full time

Pay Grade 62

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provide academic and personal assistance to students to achieve academic success

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the principal and classroom teachers.

• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.

• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom

• Work with other professionals, such as guidance counselors, speech therapist, social worker, occupational and physical therapists.

• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.

• Support students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in

developing appropriate social skills.

• Accompany students to classes and activities outside of special education classes, as assigned.

• Assist the teacher in creating a supportive environment and a positive behavior management system.

• 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.

• 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.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:

• Various office machines, such as calculators, copiers, laminating machines.

• Computer/word processor/printer.

• Various instructional equipment.

• Some specialized equipment used by students with disabilities; for example, amplification devices, medical devices and specialized computers.

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Length of Employment: One Year Limited Contract

• Salary: Based on current classified salary schedule with appropriate experience and training.

• Fringe Benefits: Based on current classified handbook.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the online application. Please do not send materials through U.S. mail or by e-mail, all documents should be uploaded to your application.

If your qualifications meet our needs we will contact you for further information and a possible interview.

The Marysville Exempted Village School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is in compliance with SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973.

Posted Internally: March 14, 2024

Internal Application Deadline: March 20, 2024