Special Education Aide

Special Education Aide Year-Round, Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt Reports to: Special Education Coordinator Job Summary: Under the direction of the Special Education Coordinator, assist certificated staff in implementing students’ Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) by providing instructional, behavioral, supervisory, and related service support to individuals or small groups of students; monitor and report student progress; perform a variety of clerical duties and assist in creating safe, inclusive learning environments. Duties and Responsibilities will include: - Support and maintain classroom policies. - Monitor and support scholars as needed; provide supervision during transitions, unstructured times, and related service sessions as assigned; direct activities for individuals or small groups of students to reinforce instruction and support the implementation of special education and related services as directed by certified staff.  - Assist in the distribution and collection of materials, and in the administration and scoring of a variety of assignments and tests. - Assist in the implementation of the IEP as directed, including classroom accommodations, behavior supports, and related services. - Perform routine clerical duties; operate equipment including computers, tablets, assistive technology, copy machines, and other technology necessary to support student learning and related services. - Assist students by providing instructional support, proper examples, emotional support, a friendly, patient attitude and general guidance while encouraging student independence and engagement. - Confer with teachers as needed concerning programs and materials to meet student needs. - Participate in meetings and in-service training programs as assigned. - May require assisting with students’ personal needs, including toileting, in conjunction with site nursing staff as needed. - Assist with the coordination and implementation of related services, including escorting students to service locations, preparing instructional materials, supporting student engagement during in-person or virtual sessions, and communicating with certificated staff regarding student participation.  - Perform other duties as assigned in support of students with disabilities and the implementation of their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). - Assisting with assessing student progress and maintaining accurate records. - Updating Service Logs and Files. - Communicate with partnering agencies. - Participating in SST Meetings. - Maintaining frequent communication with students, students’ families colleagues, and the Special Education Teacher. - Participating regularly in professional development opportunities. - Other related duties as assigned.  Requirement Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - High School Diploma or equivalent. - AA Degree, 24-48 semester units of higher education in child development preferred - Strong oral and written communication skills. - Strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. - Strong record-keeping techniques. - Bilingual ability a plus          Physical Requirements and Work Environment Requirements: The physical and work environment requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.  While performing the essential duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others, including verbally and in writing, to exchange accurate information and perform job-related tasks. The employee is constantly required to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing), move about the work environment, and use hands and arms to handle, reach, and operate office related equipment.   The employee is frequently required to push, move, lift or otherwise carry up to 10 pounds and may occasionally be required to push, move, lift or otherwise carry up to 25 pounds.   This position requires the ability to observe and perceive information, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, necessary to perform job duties such as reviewing documents and supervising students.  The role also requires the ability to perceive and respond to auditory information in the work environment as necessary to perform the essential job functions.  Work is typically performed in an office environment and may involve school noise.