Special Education Aide — IEP Support & Student Growth

Sylvania; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania in Tucson, AZ is seeking a dedicated aide to support students with disabilities, assisting with IEP related services and daily activities to help them reach their potential in school.

This role involves 1:1 and small-group tutoring, basic administrative tasks, assisting with self-care, and helping with testing and paperwork while maintaining records and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (on-line training not accepted).
• Able to receive CPI certification within 6 months of employment.
• AZ Driver’s License.
• Finger Print Clearance.
• Any equivalent combination of training, education and experience that meets minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe and supportive environment for students with special needs.
• Accompanies and assists students throughout the school day as required by the IEP.
• Provides academic tutoring/remediation, 1:1 or in small group settings under the direction of a certified teacher.
• May transcribe instructional materials into Braille as needed.
• Assists and trains students in all areas of self-care as needed, including feeding, hygiene, dressing, mobility.
• Performs medical tasks under licensed medical providers including catheters, trachea tube care, feeding, etc.
• Maintains required records and files, performs Medicaid billings.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties as assigned.
• Assists students with organizing activities and scheduling events.
• Assist with instruction of groups and monitor behavior plans.
• Assists with informal student testing/monitoring of objectives.
• Performs classroom duties; organizes centers.
• May assist with IEP/paperwork on a limited basis.
• Schedules and contacts parents for IEP, CST, and MET meetings.
• Assists with proctoring state testing.

Skills

CPR/First Aid certification

CPI certification

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Sylvania in Tucson, AZ is seeking a dedicated aide to support students with disabilities, assisting with IEP related services and daily activities to help them reach their potential in school.

This role involves 1:1 and small-group tutoring, basic administrative tasks, assisting with self-care, and helping with testing and paperwork while maintaining records and communicating with families.