SPED OMEGA Aide

Applitrack; Georgia; On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack in Georgia is seeking a SPED OMEGAAide to support a special education teacher in daily training and routine classroom activities, including student management and some personal care.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, maintaining classroom environment, assisting with feeding, lifting and I.E.P. compliance, and ensuring a safe setting throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• ParaPro/PAC test (No Child Left Behind) / 48 College Hours required.
• Bilingual test if applicable.
• Ability to work with special needs students.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to follow IEP requirements.
• Ability to deal with students fairly and firmly.
• Ability to restrain disruptive students.
• Ability to work under stress.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher with routine classroom management duties.
• Prepare instructional materials.
• Maintain classroom environment and supplies.
• Assist students with homework and tests.
• Modify teacher's assignments and tests as needed.
• Maintain records for each student.
• Communicate students' needs to staff.
• Maintain a safe environment for students and staff.
• Implement student behavior management plan.
• Assist in loading/unloading school buses.
• Participate in physical education activities.
• Assist with students' personal hygiene needs.
• Feed or assist students in feeding themselves.
• Lift, move, and position students as needed.
• Be aware of medical concerns for students.
• Escort students within the building.
• Monitor students during activities.
• Work with any student per IEP.
• File documents in students' folders.
• Orient students to class schedules each semester.
• Obtain textbooks for programs.
• Perform other duties as directed by teacher/principal.

Skills

Special needs support

Independent work

IEP compliance

Discipline & restraint

Stress tolerance

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ParaPro/PAC test or 48 college hours

Bilingual test

Job description

JOB TITLE:

SPED OMEGAAide

DUTY DAYS:

185

PAY GRADE

C03

STARTINGSALARY:

$ 127.88/day

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To work under the supervision ofthe special education teacher and assistin the special education student's daily training program; the aide may possiblyhelp with the feeding, lifting, and individualized care of special education students; the aide may assist with daily instructional and non-instructional activities, including student management

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• ParaPro Exam or PAC Test (No Child Left Behind) / 48 College Hours
• Bilingual Test (if applicable)

Special Knowledge / Skills:

Ability to work with special needs students

• Ability to work with students without direct supervision
• Ability to understand and implement requirements as stated in an Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P.)
• Ability to deal with students in a fair but firm manner
• Ability to restrain disruptive students
• Ability to work in a stressful situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality issues

Experience:

Previous work experience with children

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assist teacher in routine classroom management duties
• Assist in preparing instructional materials
• Assist in maintaining classroom environment and supplies
• Assist students in homework preparation, test taking
• Modify teacher's assignments, tests, and other instructional entities
• Maintain records, files and other pertinent documents on each student
• Communicate students' needs to faculty and staff
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for students, faculty, staff
• Assist in implementing student's behavior management plan
• Assist in the loading and unloading of the school buses
• Participate in the activities involved with physical education classes
• Assist with individual student's personal hygiene needs
• Feed or assist students in feeding themselves
• Lift, move, and position students in a variety of settings
• Be aware of student's various medical concerns
• Escort students to different locations in the building
• Monitor students during various activities during the school day
• Be able to work with any student as determined by the student's I.E.P.
• File various documents in students' folders
• Assist in orienting students to class schedule each semester
• Obtain any necessary textbooks for different programs
• Perform other duties as determined by the special education teacher or the principal

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to read and interpret written instructions; ability to communicate effectively (verbal); ability to hear and place the location ofsounds; maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:

Ability to push and or pull 100 lbs; ability to maneuver wheelchairs, walkers, or other wheeled apparatus; ability to physically restrain disruptive students; ability to reach above head or straight out from body; ability to stand continuously for at least 30 minutes; ability to use hands in performing certain tasks, such as diaper changing, feeding, and helping with life skills.