Safe School Aid

Vallivue School District; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Unlimited sick leave

Personal, bereavement, professional-le

Credit reimbursement

Job summary

Vallivue Academy, part of Vallivue School District, invites applications for an Educational Support Aide. The role supports the General Educational Environment in collaboration with all staff to foster a safe, respectful learning setting.

Key duties include intervening with antisocial behavior, responding to student needs, collaborating with teachers to maintain a secure environment, and communicating with administration about students.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational support or teaching preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students while maintaining boundaries and high expectations.
• Ability to work with at-risk students from diverse backgrounds.
• Create and maintain a safe, structured, supportive learning environment.
• Collaborate respectfully with students, staff, families and the public.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Remain calm, flexible and professional in high-pressure situations.
• Lift up to 40 pounds and push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Intervenes when students exhibit antisocial behavior.
• Respond to student behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with teachers and all other staff to provide a safe environment for students.
• Communicate with the admin about students.

Skills

Positive relationships

Student support

Behavior management

Collaboration with staff

Communication

Organization

Calm under pressure

Confidentiality

Physical strength

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/1/2026
• Location: Vallivue Academy

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous aide, educational support, or teaching experience preferred
• Ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students while maintaining appropriate boundaries and high expectations
• Ability to work effectively with at-risk students from diverse backgrounds and varying social, emotional, and academic needs
• Ability to help create and maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
• Works collaboratively and respectfully with students, staff, families, and the public
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship‑building skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm, flexible, and professional in high-pressure situations
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students, families, and staff

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

Principal

JOB SUMMARY

Supports the General Educational Environment in collaboration with all staff.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with Students

• Intervenes when students exhibit antisocial behavior
• Respond to student behavioral needs
• Collaborate with teachers and all other staff to provide a safe environment for students
• Communicate with the admin about students

OTHER

• Attend faculty meetings as required
• Keep the immediate supervisor informed of activities and problems
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow the school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

BENEFITS

District benefit package for full-time employees working 20+ hours per week:

• Medical/vision/dental insurance
• $30,000 life insurance with option to purchase additional coverage
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Unlimited accumulation of sick leave
• Personal, bereavement, professional leave, vacation (if applicable)
• Credit reimbursement of up to $300 per year

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher and/or the director of special services in conformance with any applicable federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position shall be considered in all respects "employment at will". The "employment period" and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee. These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools

I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance