ABA Special Education Instructional Aide (Behavior Technician)

SARATOGA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICTInstructional Aide II Special EducationJob DescriptionOrganizational Overview:Organizational Overview:Under the supervision of the special education/classroom teacher performs tasks to aid in the teaching of special education and general education. Duties may vary according tospecific type of special education class.o When assigned to a special education class aide will work with students who may have emotional educational or behavioral problems.o When assigned to a severely handicapped special education class aide may work with students who have severe physical emotional educational or behavioral problems.o Where the special education program is included in the regular classroom the aide willwork with special education and regular education students as well as the regular and specialeducation Duties and Responsibilities: (Depending on assignment duties may include but are not limited to the following:)o Assists in the preparation and distribution of materials o Reinforces classroom teachers lessons using related audio visual and general office equipment o Works individually or with small groups of students under the direction of the teachero Corrects student papers according to established guidelineso Tabulates and records student gradeso Assists in administering standard testing programs o Attends staff meetings and inservice training as requiredo Assists with yard supervision for special education students as needed and with physical education field trips and off-campus work programs.o Supervises student TAs and students involved in special programs within the classroomQualifications:o Interest in helping elementary and middle school students to improve their academic social and communication skillso Fundamental understanding of English and general education.o Experience working with students in a special education setting is desired.o Experience working with students in a classroom daycare playground or group setting is to:o Relate to children and work cooperatively with other staff parents and school community members in the course of daily responsibilitieso Maintain the highest level of confidentiality in all matters relating to studentso Understand and follow oral and written instructionso Communicate clearly to students staff and parentso Operate required audio visual and general office equipmento Use clerical and computer skills as required in the specific classroom setting.