Special Education Aide: Student Support & Classroom Help

Lower Merion School District; Ardmore (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Merion School District in Ardmore, Pennsylvania seeks an Instructional Aide to support students with disabilities across K-12 settings. This salaried, benefits-eligible position may be long-term substitute or contract, with assignments determined by the Director of Student Services.

Responsibilities include assisting students with materials, data collection, daily care as needed, and supporting teachers with transport and classroom activities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; 60+ credits may be considered in lieu of degree
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology or related field strongly preferred
• Experience in a classroom setting preferred
• Teacher certification preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, administrators
• Ability to track and monitor student progress using prescribed process
• Ability to build positive mentoring relationships with students
• Ability to follow directions consistently and completely
• Ability to act as an appropriate role model for students

Responsibilities

• Assist students in locating, selecting and organizing materials for classwork and homework
• Assist teachers in monitoring student progress by collecting teacher-requested data
• Assist students in daily care activities as needed
• Assist students in transport and in holds if needed
• Assist teachers in daily data collection and log reporting
• Complete at least 20 hours of approved staff development each year

Skills

Knowledge of special needs services

Classroom support

Data collection

Communication with staff

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related

Tools

Progress tracking system

Job description

Lower Merion School District in Ardmore, Pennsylvania seeks an Instructional Aide to support students with disabilities across K-12 settings. This salaried, benefits-eligible position may be long-term substitute or contract, with assignments determined by the Director of Student Services.

Responsibilities include assisting students with materials, data collection, daily care as needed, and supporting teachers with transport and classroom activities.