One-On-One Special Ed Aide-Shawnee

Young World Physical Education; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Clinton Charter Township is looking for a dedicated support professional to assist special education students. The role involves one-on-one engagement and managing student behavior under the supervision of teachers.

Candidates must have a high school diploma and experience with children, preferably special education. The position offers a structured work environment with important responsibilities to ensure student success.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist students one-on-one or in small groups under teacher supervision.
• Manage student behaviors using behavior management plans.
• Assist students with personal needs like hygiene.

Skills

Good communication skills

Knowledge of school policies

Adaptability to learn

Ability to handle emotional challenges

Ability to manage student behaviors

Patience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

• Location: Shawnee
• Hours: 6.5 hrs/day (8:55am - 3:55pm)
• Paygrade: 4
• Hourly Rate: $17.75/hr
• Effective 26/27 School Year

Position Summary

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist an individual student one-on-one, in small groups or in a classroom with students under the supervision of the teachers as directed.
• Assist students with completing academic tasks.
• Engage students with instructional activities developed by the teacher, such as reading, writing, math, spelling, and life skills.
• Manage student behavior by properly implementing behavior management plans, including using Crisis Intervention and Prevention (CPI) training.
• Support monitoring, intervening, and redirecting student behaviors; prevent and deescalate behavior.
• Assist students with personal needs, including hygiene, diapering, toileting, and clothing.
• Familiarize yourself with individual student requirements and/or behavior plans.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with children (required).
• Experience working with special education students (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations (required).
• Working knowledge of computers (preferred).
• Good communication skills (required).
• Adaptability to learn (required).
• Patience (required).
• 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 safety instructions, emergency responses, documentation, and interaction with English-speaking staff, students, community and supervisors (required).

Physical Demands

The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, or stand for possible long periods of time. The employee may need to run after students when needed, stoop and bend to assist with toileting and may lift or move up to 50 pounds, push or pull up to 90 pounds. The employee may assist students on field trips and on/off buses and use mobility equipment.

Work Environment

The noise level is moderate to loud. The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

EEO Statement

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: [phone] Email: [e-mail] . Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address) Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] . 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 [phone] or [e-mail].