Classroom Aides / Special Ed. Aides - Multiple Positions
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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.BARGAINING UNIT MEMBERS WILL BE CONSIDERED FIRSTWork Year:7.0 hours/dayHours based on school where needed. Will be discussed during interview.Location based on school where needed. Will be discussed during interview.195 days/yearProbationary Pay Rate:$17.09/hr. for first 45 worked days then moves to $17.76/hr.Qualifications:High School Diploma or its equivalent. Must have basic skills assessment, pertinent to position qualifications, at 70%. If 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.