Special Education Aide: Supportive Classroom Assistant

CARVER-WASHINGTON STEAM MAGNET ELEMENTARY; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

CARVER-WASHINGTON STEAM MAGNET ELEMENTARY in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking an Aide - Special Education to support the assigned teacher and provide instructional assistance. The role emphasizes helping with lesson plans, behavior management, and daily classroom tasks.

The position is a 9.25-month contract (184 days) with benefits; starting immediately, with placement based on experience. FLSA is non-exempt and eligibility includes citizenship/residency/work visa.

Qualifications

• Completion of 60 semester credit hours at a regionally accredited institution of higher education or 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.
• Implements behavior management techniques.
• 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.

Job description

CARVER-WASHINGTON STEAM MAGNET ELEMENTARY in Little Rock, Arkansas is seeking an Aide - Special Education to support the assigned teacher and provide instructional assistance. The role emphasizes helping with lesson plans, behavior management, and daily classroom tasks.

The position is a 9.25-month contract (184 days) with benefits; starting immediately, with placement based on experience. FLSA is non-exempt and eligibility includes citizenship/residency/work visa.