Special Ed Aide-(CLP)-Cherokee
Special Ed Aide-(CLP)-Cherokee
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Job Description
- Cherokee
6.25 hrs/day
- Paygrade 4
- $16.23/hr
- Replacing Joanne Bozick
- Effective 25/26 school year
Position Summary
Supports the teacher and students to ensure the best possible learning experience for the special education children in a safe and secure environment while maintaining confidentiality.
Duties and Responsibilities
(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be essential functions in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act or ADA)
- Assist one-on-one small groups or classroom with students under the supervision of the teacher as directed.
- Assist teacher with completing academic tasks.
- Assist in engaging students with instructional activities developed by the teacher i.e. reading writing math spelling and life skills etc.
- Assists in managing student behavior by properly implementing behavior management plans.
- Provides support in monitoring intervening and redirecting student behaviors. Acts to prevent and deescalate student behavior.
- Assist student(s) with personal needs including but not limited to hygiene diapering toileting and clothing.
- Familiarize yourself with individual student requirements and/or behavior plans.
- Assist in data collection related to behavior academics instruction etc.
- Participate in professional development.
- Communicate with community staff and students to answer questions disseminate or explain information.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.
Education Experiences Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Education:
This position requires high school diploma or equivalent.
Certificates Licenses or Registrations: May be required to take additional classes to address students specific needs such as Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)Training.
Experience:
- Experience working with children required
- Experience working with special education students preferred.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations required.
- Working knowledge of computers preferred.
Skills:
- Good communication skills required.
- Adaptability to learn required.
- Patience required
Abilities:
- Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching skills required.
- Ability to handle and relate to emotional and physical challenges required.
- Ability to be caring understanding patient and friendly towards students required.
- Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students staff and community required.
- Ability to read and interpret school policies and handbook required.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one small group and classroom situations required.
- Ability to physically manage student behaviors and equipment required.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists required.
- Ability and willingness to work in a high demanding potentially stressful environment while maintaining composure required.
- Ability and willingness to complete any necessary training required to successfully perform job responsibilities required.
- Ability to follow through with outlined behavioral management plan or instruction programs required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to sit walk or stand for possible long periods of time. The employee is required to run after students when needed. The employee must be able to stoop and bend to assist with all aspects of student toileting which may include diapering and lifting on and off the toilet changing tables and mats and other specific hygiene needs. The employee must have physical strength agility dexterity acuity reflexes grasping pushing pulling lifting and mobility to perform job responsibilities. Assists with movement of students with special needs as required (positioning lifting transferring and physical intervention). May obtain food from the cafeteria serves food and feeds student or helps them feed themselves. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 90 pounds. i.e. students in wheelchairs. May facilitate students use of mobility equipment such as leg braces walkers mobile standers and tricycles etc. The employee must be able to assist Special Education students on and off buses. May be required to assist students on field trips.
Title: Special Ed Aide Classroom or Building Grade 4 FLSA: Non- Exempt
Reports to: Principals Updated: February 2024
It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race color sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation gender identity) religion national origin or ancestry age disability height weight genetics or marital status in its programs services activities or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies questions concerns or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator Director of Human Resources Chippewa Valley Schools Administration 19120 Cass Avenue Clinton Township MI 48038 Phone: Email: / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator Director of Special Services (same address) Phone: Email:. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at or .
Employment Type
Full-Time
