Special Education Support Aide

About the Employer

Qualifications

The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

Skills

Good communication skills required Adaptability to learn, required Patience and flexibility, required

Experience

Experience working with children, required Experience working with special education students, preferred. Knowledge: Required knowledge includes school policies and safety regulations. Preferred knowledge includes a working knowledge of computers.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

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Position Summary

Supports the teacher and students to ensure the best possible learning experience for special education children in a safe and secure environment while maintaining confidentiality.

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist one-on-one, small groups or classroom with students under the supervision of the teacher as directed. Assist teacher with completing academic tasks. Assist in engaging students with instructional activities developed by the teacher (i.e., reading, writing, math, spelling, and life skills, etc.). Assists in managing student behavior by properly implementing Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), IEP accommodations, and behavior management strategies. Provides support in monitoring, intervening, and redirecting student behaviors. Acts to prevent and deescalate student behavior. Assist student(s) with personal needs, including but not limited to hygiene, diapering, toileting, and clothing. Assist in data collection related to behavior, academics, instruction, etc. Participate in professional development and attend CPI training. Communicate with community, staff, and students to answer questions, disseminate or explain information.

Education, Experiences, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education: This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: May be required to take additional classes to address students' specific needs.

Training

Initial Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI) (6hrs) Prior to initial in-person CPI training, 3 hours of CPI training via modules through Misd Annual CPI training (2-3 hours)

Abilities

Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching skills, required Ability to handle and relate to emotional and physical challenges, required Ability to be caring, understanding, patient, and friendly towards students, required Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form, required Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and community, required Ability to read and interpret school policies and handbook, required Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and classroom situations, required Ability to physically manage student behaviors and equipment, required Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, required Ability and willingness to work in a high-demanding, potentially stressful environment while maintaining composure, required Ability and willingness to complete any necessary training required to successfully perform job responsibilities, required Ability to follow through with outlined behavioral management plan or instruction programs, required Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English to perform essential job duties (including but not limited to understanding and following safety instructions, responding appropriately to emergency situations, completing documentation, and interacting with English-speaking staff, students, community, and supervisors), required. Ability to take direction and feedback from school staff members, required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequent sitting, walking, or standing for possible long periods of time.

Running after students when needed.

Stooping and bending to assist with student toileting (including diapering, lifting on and off the toilet, changing tables and mats, etc.). Physical strength, agility, dexterity, acuity, reflexes, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and mobility required for job responsibilities. Assists with movement of students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, and physical intervention). May obtain food from the cafeteria, serves food, and feeds student or helps them feed themselves. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 90 pounds (i.e., students in wheelchairs). May facilitate students' use of mobility equipment such as leg braces, walkers, mobile standers, and tricycles, etc. Must be able to assist special education students on and off buses. *May be required to assist students on field trips.

Principals

Updated: August 2026

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies, questions, concerns or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038 phone: 586-723-2090 email: djacobs@cvs.k12.mi.us / nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) phone: 586-723-2180 email: knewhouse@cvs.k12.mi.us. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at (800) 482-3604 or mdcrservicecenter@michigan.gov.