Dynamic Substitute Special Education Aide (IEP Support)

Brainerd Public Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools seeks a Substitute Special Education Assistant to support students with IEP goals across classrooms, lunch, bus loading areas and common spaces as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma and strong communication skills; experience with students with physical, cognitive or mild behavioral needs is preferred. Must be able to work as part of a team and maintain confidentiality. The district-wide assignment offers an hourly rate of $15.00.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma.
• Experience working with students with physical, cognitive and/or mild behavioral needs preferred.
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to be a member of a team.
• Ability to be flexible based on program and student needs.
• Ability to assist students in individual or group settings whether in the resource room or inclusive education setting as well as in the community as a job coach.
• Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out the duties and responsibilities outlined in a student’s individual education plan.
• Assist student(s) in individual and group settings whether in the resource room or inclusive educational setting. This could include in the community or volunteer setting.
• Provide specialized instruction/interventions/accommodations as outlined in the IEP.
• Team with the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher to deliver classroom instruction.
• Demonstrate and model appropriate developmental and behavioral skills through play or interaction with the child.
• Assist the individual student in self-help and independent living skills.
• Supervise student(s) during lunch, time out situations, recess, field trips, and emergency situations or in temporary absence of the teacher due to emergency or restrictive procedure situation.
• Monitor classroom instruction for purpose of ensuring student progress and a safe learning environment.
• Bus duty that could involve riding the bus and following through with prescribed bus programs, meeting the bus, and reporting about student’s bus behavior/needs to the case manager.
• Participate physically with the students in activities being taught.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Developeffective working relationships with students.
• Support building and classroom discipline policy.
• Maintainaingood communication skills and a cooperative working environment with other school staff.
• Maintain knowledge of building procedures manual and school district policies.
• Work cooperatively with the building administrator, accepting constructive feedback and direction.
• Address disagreements with fellow employeesconstructively and respectfully.
• Other special education related duties as assigned by the proper administrative authority.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Brainerd Public Schools seeks a Substitute Special Education Assistant to support students with IEP goals across classrooms, lunch, bus loading areas and common spaces as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma and strong communication skills; experience with students with physical, cognitive or mild behavioral needs is preferred. Must be able to work as part of a team and maintain confidentiality. The district-wide assignment offers an hourly rate of $15.00.