Middle School SPED Personal Care Aide

Beebe School District; Beebe (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Beebe School District is accepting applications for a Special Education Personal Care Aide at Beebe Middle School. The role provides individualized support to students with disabilities to help them participate safely in the educational program.

The incumbent will work with a special education teacher to implement IEPs, support personal care tasks, and assist with daily classroom activities in a collaborative school setting.

Qualifications

• Patience and compassion for students with diverse needs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and work as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance, professionalism, and strong communication skills.
• Must be able to perform physical tasks including assisting with mobility and personal care.
• Background checks and district training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small-group support under the direction of a special education teacher.
• Assist students with personal care needs, including toileting, feeding, hygiene, dressing, mobility, and positioning.
• Support students during classroom instruction, transitions, meals, recess, arrival, and dismissal.
• Reinforce academic, behavioral, communication, and independent-living skills identified by the supervising teacher.
• Follow students' IEPs, behavior plans, health plans, and safety procedures.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Observe student progress and communicate information to the supervising teacher and appropriate staff.
• Protect student confidentiality and comply with district policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by building administrator or supervising teacher.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Reliability

Communication

Physical stamina

Experience with disabilities

Background checks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Middle School SPED Personal Care Aide

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Job Description

Beebe School District

Middle School Special Education Personal Care Aide

Beebe School District is accepting applications for a Special Education Personal Care Aide at Beebe Middle School. The successful candidate will provide individualized assistance to students with disabilities and help ensure they can safely and fully participate in their educational program.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one or small-group support under the direction of a special education teacher.
• Assist students with personal care needs, which may include toileting, feeding, hygiene, dressing, mobility, and positioning.
• Support students during classroom instruction, transitions, meals, recess, arrival, dismissal, and other school activities.
• Reinforce academic, behavioral, communication, and independent-living skills identified by the supervising teacher.
• Follow students' Individualized Education Programs, behavior plans, health plans, and safety procedures.
• Help maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Observe student progress and communicate relevant information to the supervising teacher and appropriate staff.
• Protect student confidentiality and comply with all district policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties assigned by the building administrator or supervising teacher.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work patiently and compassionately with students who have a variety of physical, developmental, behavioral, and communication needs.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions and work effectively as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance, professionalism, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to perform the physical responsibilities of the position, including assisting with student mobility, positioning, and personal care.
• Previous experience working with children or individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Must successfully complete all district-required background checks and training.

Position Information

• Location: Beebe Middle School
• Position: Special Education Personal Care Aide
• Schedule: Based on the approved school calendar
• Compensation: Based on the Beebe School District classified salary schedule
• Benefits: Benefits are available to qualifying employees
• Position Type: Full-time

Beebe School District is an equal-opportunity employer.

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Contact Information

• Dr. Karla Tarkington , Director of Human Resources
• 1201 W Center St
• Beebe, Arkansas 72012
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]