Instructional Aide II South Central High School (2026-2027)

Sourth Central High School (SCHS) is looking for a new team member to take the position of Special Education Aide. SCHS is a trauma informed nationally recognized alternative education high school. Position will work 6.5 hours per day Monday through Friday.

This position requires good communication skills as well as strong emotional IQ. Youwill work one on one with students helping them with their classroom assignments. Additionally duties for the position include but is not limited to monitoring students Edgenuity progress/opening tests being an advisor for a group of 10-15 students and working with students on Option 2 GED prep. It is an empowered position for independent workers willing to engage with our dynamic students and staff. A high level of flexibility is required. Position is 32.5 hours per week nine months a year. As a BPS school we follow the same calendar as the traditional schools.

Purpose Statement

The role of Instructional Aide II involves providing a variety of complex support processes to the instructional program within and outside the assigned classroom. The primary responsibilities include assisting and designing the daily care of students with significant learning challenges observing and documenting student academic and emotional progress implementing instructional plans making recommendations for improved care and instruction and addressing the special health care needs of assigned students.

Supervisory Relationship
Reports to: Principal and/or Program Specialist

Essential Functions

• Administer First Aid and Medical Assistance:Provide immediate first aid and medical assistance as directed by healthcare professionals and classroom teachers. This may include assisting with self-care plans such as toileting diapering tube feeding colostomy bags personal hygiene dressing medication and other daily living activities to meet students immediate health care needs and develop their daily living and behavioral skills.
• Provide Physical Care:Assist students with severe physical disabilities including lifting and securing students wheelchairs seat-belts or other safety restraints to ensure self-care for medically fragile students.
• Support Instructional Activities:Collaborate with supervising teachers classroom teachers and special education teams to adapt modify and implement activities assignments and materials. This includes supporting instructional and developmental activities content-area instruction for small groups or individual students and administering tests and assessments.
• Attend Training and Meetings:Participate in meetings and in-service presentations such as first aid CPR and emergency procedures to acquire and convey job-related information.
• Communicate with Staff:Work with supervising instructional and professional support personnel to assist in evaluating academic progress and implementing IEP objectives.
• Implement Behavior Management Plans:Under direction implement student behavior intervention plans (BIP) learning contracts reinforcement systems and other strategies to manage and improve student behavior including crisis intervention.
• Maintain Records:Organize and maintain files and records including instructional materials and both manual and electronic files ensuring availability of items and compliance with mandated requirements.
• Monitor Student Activities:Supervise students during various school activities including lunch bus stops playground classroom field trips public transportation assemblies and kitchen to maintain a safe and positive learning environment.
• Operate Instructional Equipment:Use assistive technology and other tools to support student learning and communication ensuring the effective delivery of instructional programs.
• Review Student Learning:Assist teachers by reviewing classroom lessons and learning experiences with students requiring individual attention.
• Adhere to School Policies:Follow school policies and procedures.
• Attendance:This position requires prompt and consistent attendance
• Perform Other Duties:Undertake additional tasks as assigned to support classroom and school operations.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills

• Perform multiple tasks including updating skills to meet changing job conditions.
• Adhere to safety practices operate standard office equipment use pertinent software applications and maintain accurate records.

Knowledge

• Basic math skills including calculations using fractions percents and ratios.
• Ability to read manuals write documents present information and solve practical problems.
• Understanding instructional procedures and practices age-appropriate student activities safety practices conflict resolution and stages of child development/behavior.

Abilities

• Schedule activities gather and classify data and consider various factors when using equipment.
• Work flexibly with others manage data using defined processes and operate equipment using standardized methods.
• Adapt to changing work priorities communicate with diverse groups maintain confidentiality solve problems and handle crisis situations.
• Work effectively as part of a team and manage constant interruptions.

Responsibility
Work under direct supervision using standardized routines. Lead guide and coordinate others. Operate within a defined budget. Utilize resources from other work units as needed. Have a continual impact on the organizations services.

Work Environment
Perform job functions that require significant lifting carrying pushing and pulling some climbing and balancing and significant stooping kneeling crouching crawling and fine finger dexterity. The job generally involves 30% sitting 35% walking and 35% standing. Work in conditions with exposure to risk of injury or illness.

Experience
Job-related experience is required

Education
High school diploma or equivalent

Certification

Additional certification/education may be required for specific aide positions at certain locations

Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Salary Grade
SI