Special Education Aide — Student Support & Inclusion

Kids for the Future; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Grand Forks, ND is seeking an Education Assistant to support students with disabilities in a range of school settings under supervision of teachers. The role includes helping implement individualized education plans and adapting instruction to meet diverse needs.

Responsibilities include collecting progress data, supporting behavior management, and assisting in small group or one-on-one settings while coordinating with classroom staff and auxiliary services.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with a variety of student behaviors and educational needs.
• Ability to work as a team member, demonstrates human relations skills, and demonstrates effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out activities to achieve goals and objectives listed in the students’ Individual Educational Plans.
• Assist students in instructional activities, curriculum modification and adaptations with the planning and supervision of the classroom teacher and/or special education teacher.
• Assist with the tracking of student progress through data collection.
• Work out of a self-contained program, i.e. Autism, ED, Alternative Learning Program.
• Support students individually or in small groups and toggle between the general educations setting and the self-contained setting.
• Work with computers and other adaptive AT equipment to aid in student learning.
• Supervise students individually and in small groups and toggle between the general education setting and the self-contained setting.
• Assist in the provision of accommodations and adaptations.
• Assist students in developing self-management skills.
• Assist teachers in classroom management and in the carrying out of positive behavior support plans.
• Partner with classroom teacher in monitoring the classroom to minimize distractions and disruptions to promote learning.
• Assist students in other ways as assigned by supervisors.
• Assist students in loading and unloading safely from buses and in drop off and pick up zones.
• Participate in professional development, including program specific training and behavioral de-escalation, to acquire specific skills needed to perform responsibilities.
• Promote learning environments that are student-centered, safe, and supportive where through effective communication and relationship building.
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the district supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Kids for the Future in Grand Forks, ND is seeking an Education Assistant to support students with disabilities in a range of school settings under supervision of teachers. The role includes helping implement individualized education plans and adapting instruction to meet diverse needs.

Responsibilities include collecting progress data, supporting behavior management, and assisting in small group or one-on-one settings while coordinating with classroom staff and auxiliary services.