Special Education Aide
About the Employer
Aide - SPED - ECSE Job Description
Reports To
Reports to: Principal
Duty Days
187 days
Wage/Hour Status
Non-exempt
Pay Grade
Pay Grade is04
Updated
Updated: 06/2025
Qualifications
Title I Campus
College hours for title i campus 48 required or a score of 464 on the parapro test.
Non-Title I Campus
College hours 15 or high school diploma or ged (with passing score of 464 on parapro test) for non-title i campus.
Common Qualifications
Ability to work with children with disabilities.
Ability to follow verbal and written instruction.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of general office equipment.
Paraprofessional Educational Aide Certificate II required once employed.
CPI Certification once employed.
Additional Qualification for Title I Campus
College hours, 48 minimum or a score of 464 on the parapro test.
Primary Purpose
Assist the teacher with instructional needs as appropriate.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
General Responsibilities
Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education paraprofessionals and child care facilities. Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities. Assist in carrying out the instructional program. Assist in maintaining confidential student records and data for determining student progress. Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.Instructional Support
Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills. Assist when needed in helping students in self-care activities such as feeding and toileting. Assist in implementing the therapy programs which may require lifting and positioning. Attend professional meetings as required. Assist in implementing behavior intervention strategies. Assist in providing no-medical procedures such as feeding tubes and other interventions as necessary for the student.Accommodations and Support
Provide instructional support and implement instructional accommodations for students.Other Duties
Other duties as assigned. Other shared duties as assigned. Provide personal care as identified in applicable student IEPs.Equipment Used
Personal computer, copier, printer, calculator, laminator and smart board. Washer/dryer, microwave, dishwasher. Familiar with wheelchairs, wheelchair lifts, wheelchair restraints, electric changing tables, Hoyer lift, assistive technology equipment-voice output device, various physical therapy equipment, gastrointestinal tube (G-tube).
Working Conditions
Physical Demands
Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities. Prolonged use of a computer and repetitive hand motions. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities (heavy lifting greater than 50 pounds); control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory students.
Environmental Hazards
Exposure to biological hazards, noise, microwaves.