Special Education Aide — Student Support & Instruction

FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking an Aide - Special Education to support the assigned teacher and ensure effective delivery of the instructional program. The position runs a 9.25-month contract (184 days) with benefits; starting date is immediately.

The aide will reinforce instructional activities, assist with lesson planning and student care, help transport students, and support data collection and classroom maintenance under the supervision of certified staff.

Qualifications

• Completion of 60 semester credit hours at a regionally accredited institution or an Associate Degree, or have passed the ParaPro Praxis Exam (457 or above).
• Demonstrates competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Typing ability preferred.
• Possesses positive interpersonal relations skills.
• Commitment to the importance of confidentiality of records.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.

Responsibilities

• Reinforces instructional activities with students as prescribed.
• Assists in the preparation of lesson plans and instructional materials.
• Assumes responsibility for being prepared to perform instructional duties as prescribed.
• Assists with the physical needs of the student (i.e. feeding, toileting, dressing, and catheterizing).
• Assists in and/or provides the transportation of students to and from learning sites.
• Learns the curriculum content of the classes in which he/she assists.
• Assists individual children in need of special attention.
• Assists in data collection.
• Assists the teacher with maintenance of the classroom
• Assist with duties such as lunchroom, recess, bus, etc.
• Participates in in-services, staffing, faculty meetings, etc.
• Completes daily work schedules as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Typing

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Desegregated education commitment

Education

60 semester credit hours

Associate Degree

ParaPro Praxis Exam (457+)

Job description

FOREST PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking an Aide - Special Education to support the assigned teacher and ensure effective delivery of the instructional program. The position runs a 9.25-month contract (184 days) with benefits; starting date is immediately.

The aide will reinforce instructional activities, assist with lesson planning and student care, help transport students, and support data collection and classroom maintenance under the supervision of certified staff.