Special Education Aide — Impactful Classroom Support

Peninsula Fiber Network, LLC; Hancock Township (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Bonus stipend $500 per semester

CCISD pays 100% of premiums

Paid sick days, personal days, and 9 (

Paid holidays; sick/personal leave

Retirement plan

Opportunities for advancement

Summers off

Job summary

Copper Country Intermediate School District in Hancock, Michigan, is hiring an Instructional Aide to support students with special needs. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour or more, based on experience, with a $500 bonus per semester for special education classrooms. Benefits include health insurance, full premium coverage, and paid time off.

Summers off and opportunities for advancement are offered. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and staff to provide one-on-one and small group

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 to support academic and social development.
• Work directly with students in various settings, from one-on-one to small group activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
• Assist as a bus aide if needed.
• Support an inclusive, nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or two years post-secondary education in related field (bonus)

Job description

Copper Country Intermediate School District in Hancock, Michigan, is hiring an Instructional Aide to support students with special needs. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour or more, based on experience, with a $500 bonus per semester for special education classrooms. Benefits include health insurance, full premium coverage, and paid time off.

Summers off and opportunities for advancement are offered. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and staff to provide one-on-one and small group