Special Education Aide

SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE The Wattsburg Area School District is looking for candidates for Special Education Aide positions. Shift: First Shift, Monday through Friday when students are in session Pay Rate: $17.72 per hour, 7 hours per day, 180 days per school year Overview:

Qualified individuals will spend their days in a multitude of learning environments working 1:1 or in small groups with students with disabilities. Key Responsibilities: · Aides also will be assisting teachers with preparing materials for a variety of needs within the classroom. · Basic computer usage needed to assist students with their computer devices. · There may be an opportunity for additional hours through the monitoring of students on assigned bus routes. · Necessary trainings and certifications for this position are provided and include current CPR and First Aid Certifications, de-escalation strategies through Handle With Care and/or Ukeru, and 20 yearly hours of continuing education. Qualifications: · All applicants must have an associate's degree OR Competency through a locally given assessment. · Interested individuals must be well-organized, energetic, and have a strong desire to help students and assist faculty members. · Maintain a pleasant and positive attitude.

Required Clearances: · Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances, Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training; and · Act 168 Sexual Abuse/Misconduct Disclosure; and · Health physical and tuberculin skin test required. Physical Requirements: · Ability to sit, stand, walk and move around the classroom. · Ability to lift and carry items as necessary in the classroom. Application Process:

All qualified individuals should send a letter of interest, copy of clearances, and resume to: Wattsburg Area School District, Attention: Jessica Borrero 10782 Wattsburg Road, Erie, PA 16509 or email recblid q32a0swadhfnpv62hut0v02z3nv5yr