Special Education Aide

iLearn Schools; Fair Lawn (NJ); On-site; USD 34,875 - 42,625; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Vision, Dental)

Short Term Disability

Pension

Job summary

iLearn Schools is looking for a Special Education Aide to provide educational support to licensed staff and assist in the instruction of students. The Aide will work in either resource or general education classrooms, maintaining effective relationships with students, staff, and parents. Qualifications include an Associate's degree and strong communication skills. Responsibilities involve reinforcing learning, assisting with behavioral management, and participating in the IEP process. Benefits include salary of $38,750 and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality.
• Pass criminal history background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational support in classroom settings.
• Assist in classroom management to ensure safety.
• Reinforce instructional materials and skills.

Skills

Effective communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associates degree from an accredited college

Job description

Position Title: Special Education Aide

Compensation: Salary $38,750. Comprehensive Benefits: Health (Medical, Vision, Dental), Short Term Disability, AAE, & Pension

Summary: The role of the Special Education Aide is to provide educational support to the licensed staff member in providing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom or other learning environment. The Special Education Aide will provide support in either the resource classroom or the general education classroom. The Special Education Aide is expected to establish and maintain effective, appropriate working relationships with students, parents, and staff.

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited college.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Understand the requirement to maintain confidentiality concerning charter school-related matters.
• Prior to employment, the following must be addressed:
• Required to complete a criminal history background check to prove that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with N.J.S.A 18A:6-7.1.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.2.
• Pass the state required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6.3.
• A valid driver's license is preferred.
• Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the CEO finds appropriate and acceptable.

Requirements/Environmental Conditions: The physical demands and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing
• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials.
• Requires the ability to work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Occasionally requires stooping, bending, or reaching.
• Requires some traveling.

Performance Responsibilities

• Pursue the vision and execute the mission of iLearn Schools Inc.
• Support and promote board and administrative initiatives and decisions.
• Possess an understanding of the charter school renewal process and assist with the process as needed.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel and outside agencies associated with the charter school.
• Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through professional growth.
• Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, New Jersey school law, New Jersey Department of Education rules and regulations, iLearn Schools Inc. policies, procedures and contractual obligations.
• Take immediate action and notify appropriate personnel concerning any evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or anabolic steroids.
• Follow school affirmative action procedures.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge and understanding of the charter school rules and regulations.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information about staff or students and use discretion when sharing such information within legal confines.
• Maintain proper phone etiquette and practice discretion when communicating with parents or the community.
• Issue electronic/paper communications that are written with appropriate language, phrases and punctuation. Use of slang or text language is not acceptable.
• Assist in the collection of data for local, county, state or federal reports.
• Possess and understanding of the school emergency response plan.
• Attend school sponsored events as requested/contracted.
• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, or science skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom assignments and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assist with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assist students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non‑instructional areas.
• Accompany students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.
• Construct, copy and distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assist teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, etc.
• Participate in the IEP process and serves as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• May assist in the training of other paraprofessionals.

Reports to: School Director

Supervise: Students

Terms of Employment: Ten-month employee

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with New Jersey state law (Title 18A) and the provisions of the iLearn Schools policy on evaluation of non certified personnel.