Special Education Inclusion Aide

Sylvania; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRS Health Insurance contribution

Free Employee Assistance Program

Accrue local and state days

Job summary

A public school district in Virginia is seeking an assistant to the special education teacher. You will support the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities, including personal care and behavior management. Applicants should have a high school diploma and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for staff development training.

Qualifications

• Some experience working with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal).
• Maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention.
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and serve as a role model for all district staff.
• Other specialized skills as required.

Skills

Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Knowledge of general office equipment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Personal computer

Wheelchair lift

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Certification

High School diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Minimum Experience

Some experience working with children

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.
2. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
3. Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
4. Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior as needed.
5. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
6. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
7. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
8. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground.
9. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
10. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
11. Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
12. Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.
13. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
14. Maintain confidentiality.
15. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed.
16. Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and serve as a role model for all district staff.
17. Other specialized skills as required.

EQUIPMENT USED

Uses wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copies, typewriter, and audio-visual equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands

Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling; pushing and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Work days:180
FISDpays $365a month towards TRS Health Insurance. FISD offers a free Employee Assistance Program.
You can earn up to 5 local and 5 state days if you start at beginning of school year.

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or another legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

In accordance with Title IX, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex and is required not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. Inquires about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.Inquiries about the application of Title IX to employment should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, (FISD Superintendent, 110 W Travis Street, 830-997-9551).