Special Education Aide — Hands-on Student Support

Copper Country Intermediate School District; L'Anse (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Copper Country Intermediate School District has an immediate opening for an Instructional Aide in L’Anse, Michigan. You will support students with special needs, helping them succeed academically and socially in a collaborative team setting.

We offer starting pay of $18.00 per hour plus a $500 semester bonus stipend in special education classrooms, health and other insurance, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older and a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree or two years post-secondary education in a related teaching/special education field of study a bonus.
• Experience working with individuals with special needs helpful.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for helping others.
• Flexibility to work with a team to assist students inside or outside of the classroom and may include supporting as a bus aide.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• A desire to continually increase your knowledge and an unrelenting ability to make positive change in the lives of students.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized assistance to students with special needs.
• Support students both academically and socially.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other support staff to aid student success.
• Assist as a bus aide when required.
• Contribute to a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 2 years post-secondary in related field

Job description

The Copper Country Intermediate School District has an immediate opening for an Instructional Aide in L’Anse, Michigan. You will support students with special needs, helping them succeed academically and socially in a collaborative team setting.

We offer starting pay of $18.00 per hour plus a $500 semester bonus stipend in special education classrooms, health and other insurance, paid holidays, and a retirement plan.