ED/BD Program Aide

The St; O'Fallon (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Opportunity to make a positive impact

Impact on students

Job summary

A local school in O'Fallon is looking for a Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant to assist students with disabilities. This role requires a collaborative approach to create a supportive learning environment and involves supervising students, assisting with daily tasks, and reinforcing instructional activities. Candidates must have a paraprofessional letter of approval and the ability to work well with children. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to positively impact students' lives while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a paraprofessional letter of approval.
• Pleasant collaborative personality and maintain a professional appearance.
• Able to work with and around children.
• Ability to operate tech equipment.
• Emotionally and physically able to perform duties required of the position.
• Basic knowledge of first aid and health room procedures.
• Possess general knowledge of office equipment.
• Good command of English.
• Basic first aid and health room knowledge.
• General knowledge of office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students with disabilities to provide support.
• Assist in creating a safe and engaging learning atmosphere.
• Supervise students in various school settings.
• Assist students with daily tasks.
• Support instructional activities as directed by the teacher.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records.
• Foster professional relationships with students, promoting independence.
• Address and correct disruptive behaviors following staff guidance.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and assist with related documentation.
• Collaborate with teachers to meet academic and behavioral goals.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.

Skills

Collaboration

Confidentiality

English language proficiency

Keyboarding skills

Ability to work with children

Confidentiality

First aid knowledge

Office equipment

English proficiency

Education

Paraprofessional letter of approval

Job description

Position Type

Support Staff/ Special Education Assistant

Job Summary

The School Program Aide works closely with students with disabilities to provide physical, emotional, and academic support to ensure they can effectively participate and succeed in the school environment. This role involves assisting in various school settings and collaboratively working with teachers and staff to create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning atmosphere.

Qualifications / Minimum Requirements

• Hold a paraprofessional letter of approval.
• Pleasant collaborative personality and maintain a professional appearance.
• Able to work with and around children.
• Ability to operate tech equipment.
• Possess keyboarding skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Emotionally and physically able to perform duties required of the position.
• Have a good command of the English language.
• Basic knowledge of first aid and health room procedures.
• Possess general knowledge of office equipment.

Reports to

Building Principal or Designee

Responsibilities

• Work closely with students with disabilities to provide physical, emotional, and academic support, encouraging their full participation and success in the school environment.
• Assist in creating a safe, supportive, and engaging learning atmosphere in collaboration with teachers and staff.
• Supervise students in various school settings, including classrooms, libraries, and playgrounds.
• Assist students with daily tasks such as transitioning between rooms, dressing, using the restroom, and following school expectations.
• Support instructional activities by reinforcing lessons, guiding small groups, administering assessments, and performing curriculum-related tasks as directed by the teacher.
• Perform basic tasks to assist students, such as sharpening pencils, carrying materials, or handling other similar duties as needed.
• Foster supportive, professional relationships with students, promoting independence while avoiding excessive emotional reliance.
• Address and correct disruptive behaviors constructively and consistently, following guidance from school staff.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records and assist with documentation related to student activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure students’ academic and behavioral goals are met effectively.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with students, staff, and families to promote a collaborative school environment.

Terms of Employment

When school is in session: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM (6 hours per day).

Benefits

• The O’Fallon Support Personnel Federation Collective Bargaining Agreement outlines the salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students.