Special Education (Instructional) Aide

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR ST. CLAIR COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM

Board Approval June 2021

TITLE: Special Education (Instructional) Aide

JOB GOALS: To assist the special education teacher in providing behavioral, instructional, and support services for students with disabilities

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Principal, Special Education Coordinator, special education teacher

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must hold a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent and one of the following qualifications:

Successful completion of at least 2 years (48 semester hours) of study at an institution of higher learning OR

An Associate’s Degree documented on an official transcript from an accredited institution of higher education OR

Successfully pass the WorkKeys Assessment with a minimum of Level 3 scores on the following tests: Applied Mathematics; Work Place Documents; and Business Writing

Good public relations skills

Ability to understand the unique needs and learning characteristics of students

Ability to meet the suitability criteria for employment and/or certification licensure under the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and Act No. 2002-457

Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with large and/or diverse groups.

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Ability to lift/transfer students, ability to restrain students of various ages and sizes (if MCS trained), ability to feed students, and ability or provide physical support when required

Proficiency in oral, written, and electronic communications and able to use various technological devices/software to perform job

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Demonstrates support for the school system, its purpose, direction, and

Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and to prioritize tasks

Maintains confidentiality of any Board of Education business, its staff, and its students.

Demonstrates and models regular and predictable

Demonstrates professionalism in appearance and in attitude at all

Demonstrates the ability to use technology for communication as

Assists the special education teacher to implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of all

Assists the special education teacher in identifying maintenance

Supervises students as

Assists the special education teacher to provide appropriate safety procedures in accordance with state and local

Participates in the school improvement process and the implementation of school improvement plans, accreditation and accountability reports, and other required plans as

Demonstrates high-expectations for self and for students, and supports an environment that has goals that are both rigorous and

Demonstrates initiative to improve job performance and in areas of

Reports absences to special education teacher, takes leave, and prepares for substitute in accordance to board policy and

Assists the special education teacher in managing student behavior in the classroom and participates in the management of students in other areas of the school and school

Assists the special education teacher in creating a learning environment that is attractive, safe, and conducive for

Supervises extra-curricular activities as

Supervises morning, afternoon, detention, etc. as

Serve as bus aides in emergency situations to maintain safety of students during transportation. This will include riding the bus when a bus aide is not

Works independently and follows

Participates in Managing Crisis Safely Training (MCS) and maintains certification

Performs duties in a courteous and professional

Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of

Properly uses and cares for tools, equipment, and materials owned by the school system.

Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.

Performs other job-related duties as directed by the Principal and the special education

SALARY: Based on the St. Clair County School System Salary Schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 184 days

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated according to board policy.