Special Education Inclusion Aide

Harford County Public Schools; Maryland; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Harford County Public Schools in Bel Air, Maryland, is seeking an Inclusion Helper at Bel Air Elementary School to support students with severe disabilities during instruction, providing modifications and accommodations.

The role focuses on promoting independence, assisting with assignments, monitoring behavior, and helping with personal care needs, including lifting and transferring students up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or minimum educational standard established through federal legislation.
• Possess strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Able to meet physical requirements of position which are considered essential job functions, with or without accommodation, by passing pre-employment exam. Such requirements directly support students and include, but are not limited to, squatting, kneeling, and ability to lift and transfer students weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Specific skills as dictated by the needs of the students.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to students during instruction; provides modifications and accommodations.
• Facilitates student independence in the least restrictive environment.
• Provides assistance to students to complete assignments; follows-up and reinforces activities.
• Monitors student behavior and implements behavioral strategies and intervention plans.
• Provides assistance with personal care needs including, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, feeding, and toileting.
• Prepares instructional materials for students based on the direction of the teacher.
• Charts data on student progress, as necessary.
• Participates in professional development programs as assigned.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong verbal and interpersonal skills

Lift and transfer students up to 40 lb

Experience with students with disabil

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Harford County Public Schools in Bel Air, Maryland, is seeking an Inclusion Helper at Bel Air Elementary School to support students with severe disabilities during instruction, providing modifications and accommodations.

The role focuses on promoting independence, assisting with assignments, monitoring behavior, and helping with personal care needs, including lifting and transferring students up to 40 pounds.