Job Description Special Education Teacher Aide

General Function

The Special Education Teacher Aide shall carry out those duties and activities assigned which will ensure the effective operations of the building, class or activity to which they are assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate preferably with some additional educational skills and training.

• Self-sufficient and require a minimum of supervision or assistance to aid in the care and education of school children.

• Aides are expected to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation(s).

• Able to work as a member of a team and contribute to the agency vision and goals.

• Positive leadership skills and able to take initiative.

• Must complete and pass required criminal history check.

Essential Duties

• Ability to perform assigned duties in any special education center-based classrooms or programs.

• Assist in daily classroom routines (i.e., dressing, toileting) and facilitate student participation in activities by helping students who may be having difficulty in understanding.

• Able to operate the appropriate mechanical lift (e.g., Hoyer, Rifton Solo, etc), independently or in tandem with another employee, for transferring and repositioning students, as student needs determine. This may require the ability to lift a maximum of 35 pounds.

• Assist the teacher by carrying out, under the supervision and direction of the teacher, group or individualized instruction, remediation, or guided practice and data collection.

• Assist with any pre-vocational and vocational training activities for individual students or small groups of students, as specified by the teacher.

• Supervise students during field trips, community-based instruction, playground, hygiene, recreational activities, lunchroom, corridors, bus and other activities.

• Prepare classroom materials, assist the teacher in preparation of daily lesson plans, operate technology equipment, make instructional charts and other tasks assigned by the teacher.

• Help with room inventory, record attendance, duplicate materials, prepare bus lists, record lunch and milk money and/or other funds, file materials, records, letters, help correct student papers and other student assignments, and do errands.

• Assist with implementation of individual student behavioral management plans and support programs.

• Attend building, staff and parent meetings, shall participate in parent conferences, perform housekeeping tasks and comply with teacher requests to call parents.

• Supports implementation of goals and objectives in students’ IEPs.

• Care for the students' physical needs (changing clothes/diapers, feeding, lifting, using positioning equipment, tube feeding, suctioning, catheterization, etc.). This may require the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

• Help carry out directives of other special education staff.

• Operate the cardboard baler, as needed. Materials shall not exceed 25 pounds.

• Act as a resource, if needed, to employees, students and the general public visiting the NC RESA.

• Possess knowledge of NC RESA’s organization, mission, and philosophy.

• Perform other duties deemed appropriate by the Director of Special Education Services.

Relationships and Other Duties

The Special Education Teacher Aide shall be directly responsible to the Special Education Teacher to which he/she is assigned, but shall ultimately report to the Director of Special Education Services. The Special
Education Teacher Aide shall demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Newaygo County RESA through:

• adherence to and enforcement of agency policies and administrative regulations,

• performance resulting in quality outcomes,

• performance resulting in internal and external consumer satisfaction,

• continuous personal and professional improvement and development,

• positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and consumers,

• continuously improving performance through internal and external evaluation,

• exhibiting the mental/physical ability and stamina to meet essential duties of the position, and

• supporting the agency and department in the Continuous Improvement Plan, including all guiding principles, strategic directions, and service expectations.

Other Required Skills

• Able to communicate effectively (language skills).

• Able to work with mathematical concepts (mathematical skills).

• Able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions (reasoning skills).

• Physically able to successfully perform the essential functions of the job (physical demands). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Participate in various professional development activities and trainings, such as First Aid, CPR and CPI.

Work Environment

General classroom setting; the noise level in this position varies.

Terms of Employment

• hourly employee (non-exempt)

• school year, hours may vary

• position covered under NCISD Service Staff/MESPA Master Agreement

• evaluated annually by the Director of Special Education Services

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. It is the policy of Newaygo County RESA that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, height, weight, marital status or other trait or characteristic protected by federal or state employment discrimination statutes, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination during programs, activities, and employment.

_ NC RESA reserves the right to alter/amend this job description at any time._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.20 - $17.47 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: One location

Please Note :
www.bankofmontserrat.ms is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.bankofmontserrat.ms provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.