Special Education Instructional Aide

Bentonville Schools; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentonville Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with IEPs under supervision in both instructional and non-instructional activities. You will assist the Special Education Teacher and/or Principal with daily classroom routines, materials, and behavior support strategies to foster learning and independence.

Responsibilities include supervising students in lunch, bus duty, and other areas, collecting data, and assisting with accommodations and safety procedures to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of college-level coursework or passing required by the most recent legislation.
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with students on content material, including assistance with current computer or assistive technology as needed.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student academic learning performance (including data collection for the purpose of behavior tracking).
• Assists with classroom behavioral management (Behavior Support Plans) to minimize disruptions and ensure a safe and orderly classroom.
• Assists students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Support students as needed in required learning setting (general or special education classrooms, field trips, common areas, post-secondary facilities).
• Constructs, copies and distributes educational materials as needed.
• Works with Special Education Teacher in preparation for parent conferences, IEP meetings, data collection and other duties as required.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• May be required to assist students with self-care needs (personal hygiene, feeding, toileting)
• May assist in the training of other paraprofessionals.
• May support student behavior through utilizing appropriate restraint procedures if absolutely necessary for student safety. Training in restraint procedures will be provided.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Supportive relationship with students

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

College coursework or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Bentonville Schools is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to support students with IEPs under supervision in both instructional and non-instructional activities. You will assist the Special Education Teacher and/or Principal with daily classroom routines, materials, and behavior support strategies to foster learning and independence.

Responsibilities include supervising students in lunch, bus duty, and other areas, collecting data, and assisting with accommodations and safety procedures to