Special Education Life Skills Aide — Student Support

Newton ISD; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton ISD is seeking a Life Skills Aide to support students with disabilities under teacher supervision. The role focuses on assisting with functional skills, behavior support, and instruction aligned with IEP goals in and out of the classroom.

You will assist with personal care, mobility, and classroom tasks, promoting safety, confidentiality, and respectful interactions throughout the day.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Help meet the individual needs of students including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
• Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Skills

Work with children with disabilities

Follow verbal & written instructions

Communicate effectively

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Newton ISD is seeking a Life Skills Aide to support students with disabilities under teacher supervision. The role focuses on assisting with functional skills, behavior support, and instruction aligned with IEP goals in and out of the classroom.

You will assist with personal care, mobility, and classroom tasks, promoting safety, confidentiality, and respectful interactions throughout the day.