Special Education Aide/Job Coach (part-time 5 hrs per day)

FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT - POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Special Education Aide/Job Coach (Part-Time 5 hours per day)

LOCATION: Fairview School District *

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working with students with special needs. May include but not limited to behavioral, emotional, learning, social, and life skill needs.

Proficient in use of educational technology and assistive technology.

Knowledge of CPR, CPI, HWC or willing to train.

Able to work cooperatively with other adults in an educational setting.

Ability to transport students via district vehicle with a valid driver’s license.

Highly qualified status as a para-educator.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal/Supervisor of Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Class ‘C’ $18.69 per hour

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

*Note: The assigned location of this position could change depending on student and staff needs.

ANYONE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT: Dr. Keith Nies, Director of Special Education

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide support across all environments for students with special needs, including community-based job sites.

Assist with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning in both the special education, general education classrooms, and community-based job sites.

Assist the teacher in implementing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual student needs, interests, abilities, and IEP goals and objectives.

Assist in data collection for progress monitoring in coordination with special education teacher.

Assist students in use of assistive technology and other instructional information.

Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.

Track and complete access billing forms, typical daily schedule, etc. where appropriate.

Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.

Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentially of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.

Uses HWC techniques when restraint is necessary or needed.

Responsible for transporting students to and from community-based job sites.

Communicates clearly and effectively with the special education staff, parents, and employees at community-based job sites.

Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned; meeting 20 hours per year requirement to maintain highly qualified status.

Adhere to daily student/class schedule as developed by special education staff.

Work with the special education teacher to assist in finding community-based job experiences for students with disabilities.