Special Education Support Aide

Searcy School District; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Searcy School District is seeking a Paraprofessional, Self-Contained to support individualized and small-group learning at McRae Elementary School and Sunshine School. You will assist teachers, reinforce skills, manage instructional materials, and supervise students during routines and activities.

The role emphasizes adapting strategies to meet diverse student needs, maintaining confidentiality, and contributing to a supportive classroom environment under the supervision of the Principal and

Qualifications

• High School diploma and required special training.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications may be acceptable.
• Experience working with students with special needs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Works with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assists teacher in devising strategies based on individual needs and abilities.
• Operates classroom equipment and helps students use instructional materials.
• Distributes and collects workbooks, papers, and other materials.
• Guides independent study, enrichment, and remedial work as assigned by the teacher.
• Supervises students during drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Reads to students and participates in oral reading activities.
• Assists with library or media center tasks and prepares attendance records.
• Helps with lunch, snack, wash-up, and toilet routines.
• Alerts regular teacher to issues about individual students.
• Acts as chief information source for substitutes and maintains confidentiality.
• Participates in inservice training programs and assists with bus transportation as needed.
• Performs specialized services to students as required by responsibilities.

Skills

Prior job experience

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Searcy School District is seeking a Paraprofessional, Self-Contained to support individualized and small-group learning at McRae Elementary School and Sunshine School. You will assist teachers, reinforce skills, manage instructional materials, and supervise students during routines and activities.

The role emphasizes adapting strategies to meet diverse student needs, maintaining confidentiality, and contributing to a supportive classroom environment under the supervision of the Principal and