SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the building Principal, assist students who have been identified as having special needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Cooperates with staff to accomplish the District’s priorities and expectations
• Assists with the preparation of instructional materials; monitor and record student progress regarding behavior and performance; perform a variety of clerical duties as assigned
• Assists in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students
• Assists students in various areas including cognitive, gross, and fine motor skills, critical life skills, academic learning, social and leisure skills, physical development, behavior, and personal hygiene
• Assists in the management of student behavior through the use of positive reinforcement strategies and techniques; observe and assist in controlling behavior of students according to approved procedures; assist in the shaping of social behavior
• Assists students in building self-esteem and development of a value system; assist students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance
• Participates in staff meetings, in-service training programs, and parent conferences as assigned
• Assists with the provision and use of audio-visual materials and equipment
• Assists in yard duty and cafeteria duty
• Does other related duties as assigned by the building principal

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• Ability to meet physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
• Passage of CODESP Exam or equivalent test, or 48 units from an institute of higher learning, or AA/AS degree
• Minimum typing ability

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Clerical skills, i.e., typing, filing, recording and maintaining records
• Functions and procedures specific to the classroom environment
• Needs and requirements of students
• Basic first aid practices, procedures and techniques

SKILL TO:

• Read, write and type at a sufficient level to successfully perform the required duties
• Follow written and oral instructions
• Organize a task and carry to completion with efficient use of time
• Possess effective communication skills
• Demonstrate an interest in and ability to work with youngsters
• Maintain a harmonious working relationship with teachers. Student, parents and other employees

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

Ability to:

• Hear and understand speech at normal levels
• See and read notes, memos and printed material
• Write legible reports
• Bend, twist, kneel and stoop
• Lift and carry twenty-five (25) pounds
• Reach in all directions
• Speak clearly and effectively
• Sit on the floor and stand for extended periods of time

EXPERIENCE:

Recent experience working with children or youth groups is desirable

WORK YEAR:

The work year is one hundred eighty (180) days, plus paid holidays, plus paid vacation

Update: August 9, 2022

Update:  September 9, 2014

Board adopted: September 14, 1999