Anticipated Temporary Special Education Aide

WATTSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Wattsburg Area School District is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic Special Education Aide to work through the end of the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves direct work with students with disabilities in 1:1 or small-group settings, Monday through Friday when students are in session.

The position offers a pay rate of $19.23 per hour for 7 hours per day across 180 school days per year, with trainings provided including CPR/First Aid and de-escalation strategies.

Qualifications

• All applicants must have an associate's degree or competency through a locally given assessment.
• Interested individuals must be well-organized, energetic, have a strong desire to help students, and assist faculty members.
• Maintain a pleasant and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Aides will assist teachers with preparing materials for a variety of needs within the classroom.
• Basic computer usage needed to assist students with their computer devices.
• There may be an opportunity for additional hours through the monitoring of students on assigned bus routes.
• Necessary trainings and certifications for this position are provided and include current CPR and First Aid Certifications, de-escalation strategies through Handle with Care and/or Ukeru, and 20 yearly hours of continuing education.

Skills

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Personable

Cooperative

Hard-working

Reliable

Education

Associate’s degree or competency through local assessment

Job description

Anticipated Temporary Special Education Aide

The Wattsburg Area School District is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and personable individual to work as Special Education Aide through the end of the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will be cooperative, hard-working and reliable. This role works directly with students with disabilities in a multitude of learning environments working 1:1 or in small groups.

Shift:

First Shift, Monday through Friday when students are in session

Pay Rate:

$19.23 per hour, 7 hours per day, 180 days per school year

Key Responsibilities:

• Aides will assist teachers with preparing materials for a variety of needs within the classroom.
• Basic computer usage needed to assist students with their computer devices.
• There may be an opportunity for additional hours through the monitoring of students on assigned bus routes.
• Necessary trainings and certifications for this position are provided and include current CPR and First Aid Certifications, de-escalation strategies through Handle with Care and/or Ukeru, and 20 yearly hours of continuing education.

Qualifications:

• All applicants must have an associate's degree or competency through a locally given assessment.
• Interested individuals must be well-organized, energetic, have a strong desire to help students, and assist faculty members.
• Maintain a pleasant and positive attitude.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk and move around the classroom.
• Ability to lift and carry items as necessary in the classroom.

Required Clearances and Documentation:

• Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances less than 1 year old
• Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training less than 5 years old
• Act 168 Sexual Abuse/Misconduct Disclosure
• Health physical less than 1 year old
• Tuberculin skin test less than 3 months old