Special Education Aide: Inclusive Learning Champion

Brown County Schools; Helmsburg (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown County Schools seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support certified staff in helping students meet instructional goals. The role includes small-group and individual instruction, assisting with tests, materials, and parent contact to foster involvement.

The paraprofessional will support students with special needs, supervise during non-instructional activities, and participate in IEP processes as needed to maximize inclusion and learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• College coursework or passing examination as required by No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with students with special needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement programs.
• Assists professional staff in administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping to document student learning and performance.
• Assists with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions and keep students on task.
• Supervises students in non-instructional areas (lunch, bus duty, playground, etc.).
• Accompanies students on field trips for supervision.
• Creates, copies and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Assists teacher with parent contact to foster involvement in education.
• Supports students with special needs to maximize inclusion and progress toward IEP objectives.

Skills

Instruction following

Reading support

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Student relationship building

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

College coursework or NCLB act requirement

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Brown County Schools seeks a Special Education Paraprofessional to support certified staff in helping students meet instructional goals. The role includes small-group and individual instruction, assisting with tests, materials, and parent contact to foster involvement.

The paraprofessional will support students with special needs, supervise during non-instructional activities, and participate in IEP processes as needed to maximize inclusion and learning outcomes.