Special Ed Support Aide-Miami

TrulyHired; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

TrulyHired is looking for a Special Ed Support Aide to assist in providing a safe and effective learning environment for special education students. Responsibilities include supporting students with completing academic tasks and managing behavior. Candidates must have a high school diploma and effective communication skills.

The role requires patience, adaptability, and experience working with children, particularly those with special needs. Join us in making a difference in the lives of students.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children required.
• Experience working with special education students preferred.
• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic tasks.
• Provide support in managing student behaviors.
• Participate in professional development.

Skills

Good communication skills

Adaptability to learn

Patience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Job description

Job Description

• Location: Miami
• Paygrade: 4
• Hourly rate: $17.75/hr
• Daily hours: 6.25 hrs/day
• Work hours: 8:55am - 3:40pm
• Effective Fall 2026

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, small groups, or classroom under teacher supervision.
• Assist students with completing academic tasks.
• Assist in engaging students with instructional activities such as reading, writing, math, spelling, and life skills.
• Assist in managing student behavior by implementing behavior management plans, including CPI training.
• Provide support in monitoring, intervening, and redirecting student behaviors; prevent and deescalate behaviors.
• Assist students with personal needs (hygiene, diapering, toileting, clothing).
• Familiarize with individual student requirements and 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, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations: May be required to take additional classes to address students' specific needs.

Experience:

• Experience working with children (required).
• Experience working with special education students (preferred).

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations (required).
• Working knowledge of computers (preferred).

Skills:

• Good communication skills (required).
• Adaptability to learn (required).
• Patience (required).

Abilities:

• Adapt teaching skills.
• Handle emotional and physical challenges.
• Be caring, understanding, patient, and friendly toward students.
• Apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, and community.
• Read and interpret school policies and handbook.
• Present information in one‑on‑one, small group, and classroom situations.
• Physically manage student behaviors and equipment.
• Solve practical problems in varied situations.
• Work in high-demanding, potentially stressful environment while maintaining composure.
• Complete necessary training required for job duties.
• Follow outlined behavioral management plan or instruction programs.
• Read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Physical Demands

Frequent sitting, walking, standing, running after students; stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling up to 90 lbs; facilitating mobility and transportation; assisting with field trips.

Work Environment

Moderate to loud noise level. Environmental conditions as described above.

Title

Special Ed Support Aide – FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To

Principals

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The policy of Chippewa Valley Schools is not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status. For nondiscrimination inquiries, contact the Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources.