Special Education Aide - Part-Time, Immediate Start

West Ottawa Public Schools; Michigan; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

West Ottawa Public Schools in Michigan is seeking a Special Education Educational Assistant to provide consistent, attentive support to an assigned student at Great Lakes Elementary School. This part-time position is 29.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, school-year schedule, with an immediate start.

You will assist the student in accessing classroom instruction, follow IEPs and behavior health plans, aid transitions, help with materials and routines, and support personal care needs as

Qualifications

• CPI training preferred or willing to be trained.
• High school diploma required.
• Experience working with children with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent, attentive support to an assigned student throughout the school day.
• Assist the student in accessing and participating in classroom instruction, activities, specials, lunch, recess, assemblies, field trips, and other school experiences.
• Follow the student's IEP, behavior support plans, health/safety plans, and other established student support plans as directed.
• Support the student in developing greater independence by providing the least amount of assistance necessary to successfully participate.
• Assist with transitions between classrooms, activities, and school locations.
• Provide support with organization, materials, following directions, task completion, and classroom routines.
• Reinforce appropriate academic, social, communication, and behavioral skills during activities and breaks.
• Work with special education and general education teachers to ensure materials are prepared.
• Provide breaks for support staff and teachers; support student behavior.
• Support students with personal care needs including toileting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPI training

Experience with disabilities

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

West Ottawa Public Schools in Michigan is seeking a Special Education Educational Assistant to provide consistent, attentive support to an assigned student at Great Lakes Elementary School. This part-time position is 29.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, school-year schedule, with an immediate start.

You will assist the student in accessing classroom instruction, follow IEPs and behavior health plans, aid transitions, help with materials and routines, and support personal care needs as