Special Education Aide - Reflections Program

Department: Student Services/Schools

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Non-Exempt, Unit C

Reports To: School Principal

SUMMARY

The Special Education Aide provides a variety of generalized support services to students and schools.

Reflections is a specialized program designed to address the cognitive, social, communication/language, and physical needs of students. Educational disability categories may include, but are not limited to, intellectual, autism, communication, physical, sensory, and/or health. The learning profiles of the students necessitate extensive content modifications and instructional methodology that integrates functional skills and substantial related services to access general education content.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, psychology or other related field preferred

Associate’s degree or minimum of 48 college credit hours (classes in education, special education, psychology or a related field preferred). Successful completion of ParaPro Assessment may be substituted for educational requirements

Childcare or working with children in a daycare setting or children/young adults in a school setting or recreation setting

Classes in education, special education, psychology or related fields

Written language, technology skill and interpersonal communication skill to support communication among team members, with community contacts, school staff and parents

JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist the classroom teacher to include the student in all aspects of the school day

Implement academic and social programming and strategies as developed by the team

Implement accommodations and modifications as outlined on the IEP and developed by the team

Implement behavior plans as developed by the team

Assist in data collection

Promote social interactions throughout the day

Support students with adapted living skills such as toileting, feeding, dressing etc. as needed

Communicate on a regular basis with the family or as directed by the school team

Maintain confidentiality about all personal information regarding the student, programming and family

Assist in all aspects of the school day whether or not such aspects directly pertain to the individual student, this includes supervision at recess, lunch or other “duties”

May be expected to provide substitute educator services

May be expected to attend trainings related to position

Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students

Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment

Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building

Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

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In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual’s qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.