Special Education Instructional Aide

Special Education Instructional Aide - Vacancy ID: 274448
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- Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments.
- Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policy(ies) and procedures.
- Tutors students individually or in small groups to reinforce and follow-up learning activities.
- Oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, in hallways, on field trips, recess and at lunch, ensuring safety and security at all times.
- Escorts and supervises assigned students to various classes.
- Follows prescribed daily schedule as outlined by the teacher.
- Assists the teacher in set-up and maintenance of the classroom, materials and supplies. Assists with developing educational materials (copying, typing, laminating, etc.)
- Assists with any paperwork, student records, testing as assigned.
- Assists students with managing behaviors and resolving conflicts.
- Maintains discipline in the absence of the teacher. Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required. Attends meetings if required.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have:
Education and/or Experience: DPI-issued Paraprofessional Certification. Prior successful experience working in a school setting strongly preferred.
Physical Skills: Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others from diverse backgrounds, demonstrates ability to multi-task and successfully work with students, staff and public.
Language Skills: Ability to communicate fluently verbally and in writing, ability to read an interpret documents, ability to verbally respond to common inquiries from staff, students or public.
Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to appropriately communicate with students, teachers, parents and members of the community. Ability to exercise good judgement and work in a dynamic environment and appropriately react to a wide spectrum of behaviors of students.
Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing software, internet.
Candidate Requirements
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Letters of Recommendation