Special Education Aide

Young World Physical Education; Tazewell (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Tazewell, Virginia is seeking a Special Education Aide to assist classroom teachers in managing and instructing students. The role involves maintaining a positive classroom environment, supporting students' learning, and ensuring their safety.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate an ability to work cooperatively with students and staff. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the educational setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a positive manner.
• Ability to learn and use specialized instructional/management techniques as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in managing and instructing students.
• Maintain a pleasant and orderly classroom environment.
• Assist in grading student work and maintaining records.

Skills

Cooperative teamwork

Specialized instructional techniques

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Special Education Aide

Position: Teacher’s Aide/Instructional Assistant. Location: All Schools. Job Category: Support. Pay Grade: Teacher Aide/Instructional Assistant. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Immediate Supervisor: Classroom Teacher(s), Building Administrator(s).

General Definition and Conditions of Work

Provides assistance to the classroom teacher(s) in the management and instruction of students; performs related tasks as required and directed; works under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher(s); may independently carry out particular routine aspects of the instructional program.

Essential Functions / Typical Tasks

• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information;
• Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher(s) to coordinate instructional efforts;
• Assists in delivering instructions to students;
• Carries out instructional plans as designated by the classroom teacher(s) and if appropriate, students’ Individual Educational Plans (IEPs);
• Assists classroom teacher(s) in preparing and developing various teaching aids, such as bibliographies, charts, centers, and graphs;
• Assists students, individually and in groups, with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts;
• Maintains pleasant and orderly classroom environment (e.g., maintains instructional materials, designs bulletin boards, assists teacher and/or students in clean-up activities);
• Assists teacher(s) in maintaining a classroom management policy that fosters a safe and positive environment for all students and staff;
• Assists in ensuring the adequate safe supervision of all students;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Assists the teacher(s) in grading student work;
• Assists the teacher(s) in related instructional activities (e.g., field trips, library, assembly, etc.) as directed;
• Assists in ensuring the safe and proper physical movement of students from one learning environment to another;
• Assists in the proper maintenance of students' records, under supervision and/or direction of classroom teacher and/or building administrator(s);
• Attends required meetings and inservices;
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs other duties as assigned by classroom teacher(s) or building administrator(s) in accordance with school/division policies and

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work cooperatively with others in a positive manner; ability to learn and use specialized instructional/management techniques as needed; ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents, administrators, and staff.

Education and Experience

Education equivalent to graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development Certificate (GED).

Special Requirements

Candidate must possess good moral character.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work

Duties performed typically in school settings to include classrooms, gymnasium, cafeteria, auditorium, and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, sitting, stooping, lifting up to 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment, materials, and/or students up to 60 pounds may be required. Occasional lifting, movement, and transferring of students may be required. Occasional movement of students by wheelchairs and other mechanical devices may be required. Other limited physical activities may be required. Occasional travel with students on field trips may be necessary. Occasional attendance to parent conferences, building-level meetings, and division-wide meetings and training activities beyond normal assigned hours may be necessary. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards. Daily personal close contact with students to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with staff members and administrators is required. Contact with parents and medical professionals may be required.

Evaluation

Building administrator(s), with collaboration from the classroom teacher(s).

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Glayde Brown
• 506 Jeffersonville Street
• Tazewell, Virginia 24651
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]