Special Education Aide

About the Employer

Aide - SPED - Resource/ICS

Job Description

Reports to: Principal
Duty Days: 187 days
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: IS03
Updated: 06/2025

Qualifications

Bilingual may be required for respective positions

College hours for Title I Campus: 48 required or a score of 464 on the Paraprofessional Test; College hours, 15 or High School Diploma or GED (with a passing score of 464 on the Paraprofessional Test) for Non-Title I Campus

Communicate and work with students

Maintain effective working relationships Minimum clerical skills Good physical and emotional condition

Work with confidential material

Paraprofessional Educational Aide II Certificate required once employed

Additional Qualification (Title I Campus)

College hours, 48 minimum or a score of 464 on the Paraprofessional Test

Primary Purpose

Assist the teacher with instructional needs as appropriate

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Assist teachers with the preparation, implementation, and data collection of student academic, behavioral, and functional goals, accommodations, modifications, and delivery of supports Deliver accommodations, modifications, and other supports to students with special education services in whole group, small group, or individually, as described in the IEP. Assist teachers with classroom management and behavioral plans. Perform other duties as assigned. Maintain confidential student records. Other shared duties as assigned. Provide personal care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist nonambulatory students.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.