Junior High Special Ed Aide
About the Employer
Job Summary
Responsible for working closely and assisting teachers, as well as other special education staff with the individualized care of students with special needs and the implementation of instructional programs and management of behavior of students with disabilities.
Hours
6 1/2 hours a day, Monday - Friday student days, 7:15 am - 2:15 pm
Please Note
The district reserves the right to interview qualified candidates as applications come in. The job can be offered to a selected, qualified applicant prior to the end of the posting period.
Note: These duties and responsibilities are judged to be “essential functions” in terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Assist the classroom teacher/staff with instructional activities outlined in student’s individualized educational program (IEP)
• Participate in program planning to assist in the development of student instructional plans
• Maintain program records, monitor student progress and reports as directed
• Assist with the physical care of students, including lifting and daily living activities
• Assist with proactive behavioral interventions to support students
• Maintain appropriate supervision of students
• A strong desire to work with special education students
• Provide students with a safe and orderly environment for learning
• Employee must have the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, public and other staff members.
• Employee must exhibit a positive attitude, creativity, independent thinking and be able to take initiative.
• Attend IEP meetings and other meetings to plan for students with special needs
• Speak, hear, see and write clearly with or without assistive device(s).
• Walk, stand for the full scheduled period, with minimal sitting options.
• Adhere to all board and district policies
• Regular, predictable and physical attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned
Other Responsibilities
Maintains consistent, predictable and physical attendance to meet the requirements of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma/GED Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with special education students
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be physically present, regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise students when the teacher is temporarily absent
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to write routine reports
Computer Skills
Ability to perform basic computer skills, email, calendars, work orders and basic office programs
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract and multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions Ability to solve problems in a professional manner
EEO Statement
Fowlerville Community Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its programs and activities. Inquiries or complaints related to discrimination should be directed to: Director of Human Resources, Trisha Reed, Fowlerville Community Schools, 7677 Sharpe Road, Suite A, Fowlerville, MI 48836, (517)223-6018.
Confidentiality Statement
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.