Teachers Aide Special Education Aspire Program - LEC
Teachers Aide Special Education Aspire Program - LEC
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If you love the excitement and energy of the classroom you enjoy working with kids and you wantsummers and school breaks off then this job is for you!!!
Only a high school diploma or equivalent required to be considered.*See Minimum Qualifications Section for specifics.
Starting wage is$16.69$18.40based on experience.
Benefits include: a comprehensive benefit plan Montana Stateretirement plan (TRS) overtime eligiblePLUS8days holiday pay 15days paid vacation 12days sick leave and 2 personal days to start. Plus eligible employees and their covered dependants are eligible for FREE health services at on and off site benefits are prorated based on .81 FTE 32.5 hours per week).
Open Until Filled
Come join our team today and see what its like to LOVE YOUR JOB!
Overview:
Special education paraprofessionals provide critical support to students with special needs and help to make the learning environment more inclusive and supportive. They add another layer of support to the student under the direction of a certified teacher. SPED Paraprofessionals perform a variety of tasks relating to the physical social/emotional and instructional needs of students in a classroom setting to support academic success and wellbeing.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assists special and general ed. teacher(s) in selfcontained classroom with classroom tasks organization and behavioral management such as small group and/or oneonone instruction provides modified instructional support services under the direct supervision of the certified teacher organizes instructional materials corrects papers clerical work and supervises students.
- Assists in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and progress monitoring data; recognizes and responds to students personal educational and/or social needs.
- Assists teacher in maintaining student records of medical needs and academic records
- Adapts classroom work under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce lesson plans.
- Assists students in their mobility personal hygiene toileting and feeding as appropriate and assigned by the teacher.
- Communicates maintains confidentiality and establishes positive relationships with parents students and public.
- Supports positive social interactions between students and assists in implementing behavior interventions.
- Operates equipment duplicates materials and prepares instructional materials and bulletin boards.
- May provide medical assistance as directed by the school nurse and/or teacher.
- Maintain awareness of physical and emotional changes in students and report concerns to teachers as appropriate.
- Organizes directs observes and maintains orderly and safe playground activities halls buses lunchroom and on field trips for students on IEPs.
- May need to transport or travel with students for school related activities.
- Reports any unusual circumstances unauthorized visitors unsafe conditions or children who misbehave or violate rules.
- Takes appropriate action in the event of a school emergency.
- Assists in the orientation of substitute aides.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature as assigned by the supervisor.
- Works cooperatively with other paraeducators teachers and staff to maintain a positive learning environment for students.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Skill dedication and aptitude for working with staff and students.
- Ability to assist in instructing reading writing and mathematics.
- Ability to work under the direct supervision of a certified special and/or general educator.
- Skill in the operation of a variety of classroom assistive technology includingcomputers & computer programs iPads & apps smartboards telephones and copiers.
- Ability to become proficient and successfully operatecomputers word processing or other instructional software programs.
- Skill in critical thinking problem analysis and resolution.
- Ability to meet communicate and monitor a high standard of safety.
- Ability to obtain and maintain first aide certification upon employment if required for the position.
- Ability to maintain effective professional relationships with staff students and parents.
- Ability to follow directions.
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain student confidentiality.
- Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school education or equivalent AND a minimum of 60 credits college coursework; OR
- High school education or equivalent AND an Associate degree; OR
- High school education or equivalent AND Highly Qualified testing process successfully passed prior to employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching or tutoring experience with special needs children in an educational setting.
- Bachelors degree in education or extensive college coursework in education.
- Certified teacher in Montana.
- Knowledge of current instructional materials and techniques.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand on feet for extended periods of time stoop bend lift and carry items up to 40 pounds.
- This is aMedium Dutyjob according to theSelected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles U.S. Department of Labor and Industry.Medium Dutyinvolves exertion of 2050 pounds of force occasionally and/or 1025 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
Employment Type
Full-Time
