Special Education Aide: Classroom Support & Student Impact

SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a dedicated Aide - Special Education to support a certified teacher and staff in delivering instructional programs. This 9.25 month, 184-day contract offers benefits and starts immediately.

Responsibilities include reinforcing lessons, preparing instructional materials, assisting with student care, transportation, data collection, and classroom support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with at least 60 college hours or an Associate Degree, or have passed the ParaPro Praxis Exam.
• Demonstrates competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Typing ability preferred.
• Possesses positive interpersonal relations skills.
• Commitment to confidentiality of records.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.

Responsibilities

• Reinforces instructional activities with students as prescribed.
• Assists in preparing lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Assumes responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed.
• Assists with physical needs of the student (feeding, toileting, dressing, catheterizing).
• Assists in and/or provides transportation of students to and from learning sites.
• Learns curriculum content of the classes in which he/she assists.
• Assists individual children in need of special attention.
• Implements behavior management techniques.
• Assists in data collection.
• Assists the teacher with classroom maintenance.
• Assist with students daily duties as needed.
• Participates in in-services, staffing, faculty meetings, etc.
• Completes daily work schedules as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Competence in assigned duties

Typing ability

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Commitment to desegregated education

Education

High school diploma + 60 college hours

Associate Degree

ParaPro Praxis Exam

Job description

SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking a dedicated Aide - Special Education to support a certified teacher and staff in delivering instructional programs. This 9.25 month, 184-day contract offers benefits and starts immediately.

Responsibilities include reinforcing lessons, preparing instructional materials, assisting with student care, transportation, data collection, and classroom support.