Special Ed Support Aide-Erie

POSITION SUMMARY

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(These duties and responsibilities are judged to be essential functions in terms of the Americans With

Disabilities Act or ADA)

• Assist an individual student one-on-one small groups or classroom with students under the supervision of the teacher s as directe
• Assists student with completing academic tasks.
• Assists in engaging student with instructional activities developed by the teacher e. reading writing math spelling and life skills etc.
• Assists in managing student behavior by properly implementing behavior management plans including using Crisis Intervention and Prevention (CPI) training.
• Provides support in monitoring intervening and redirecting student behaviors. Acts to prevent and deescalate student behavior.
• Assist student with personal needs including but not limited to hygiene diapering toileting and clothing.
• Familiarize yourself with individual student requirements and / or behavior plan.
• Assist in data collection related to behavior academics instruction etc.
• Participate in professional development.
• Communicate with community staff and students to answer questions disseminate or explain information.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

E D U C A TION :

This position requires high school diploma or equivalent.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES OR REGISTRATIONS : May be required to take additional classes to address students specific needs.

E X P E RIENCE :

• Experience working with children required
• Experience working with special education students preferred.

K NO W L E D G E :

• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations required.
• Working knowledge of computers preferred.

S K I L L S :

• Good communication skills required.
• Adaptability to learn required.
• Patience required

A B I L I TIES :

• 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.

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.

The employee is frequently required to sit walk or stand for possible long periods of time. The employee is required to run after students when needed. The employee must be able to stoop and bend to assist with all aspects of student toileting which may include diapering and lifting on and off the toilet changing tables and mats and other specific hygiene needs. The employee must have physical strength agility dexterity acuity reflexes grasping pushing pulling lifting and mobility to perform 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. The employee 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. The employee must be able to assist Special Education students on and off buses. May be required to assist students on field trips.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

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

TITLE : SPECIAL ED SUPPORT AIDE FLSA : NON- EXEMPT

REPORTS TO : PRINCIPALS UPDATED : February 2024

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 : Email : / Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to : Section 504 Coordinator Director of Special Services (same address) Phone : Email : . 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 or .

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Restaurant Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Food Service,Kitchen Experience,Dietary Aide Experience,Serving Experience,Cooking,Dietary Department Experience,Sanitation,Food Production Experience,Meal Preparation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1