Substitute Special Education Aide

Appalchia Intermediate Unit 8; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 16,531; Full time

Job summary

Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 is seeking applicants to fulfill Substitute Special Education Aides. The hourly rate is $10.48.

To assist and support the teacher in the education and support of young learners with disabilities and in fulfilling the program needs and objectives of the Intermediate Unit. The duties may include instruction and/or non-instructional activities and may vary from simple routine tasks to complex responsibilities depending on location and type of disability of the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Act 34, Act 114, Act 151 clearances and Act 168 background checks required.
• Aides must follow written and oral instructions and be able to perform basic computer tasks; a valid PA drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the teacher in the education and support of learners with disabilities.
• May perform both instructional and non-instructional activities as needed.

Skills

Written instructions

Oral instructions

Basic computer tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 is seeking applicants to fulfill Substitute Special Education Aides. The hourly rate is $10.48.

Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 is seeking applicants to fulfill Substitute Special Education Aides. The hourly rate is $10.48.

Job Summary

To assist and support the teacher in the education and support of young learners with disabilities and in fulfilling the program needs and objectives of the Intermediate Unit.

The duties of a teacher aide may be limited to simple routine tasks or may be complex and multi-dimensional depending upon the location and type of disability of the learners served. The duties may include but are not restricted to instruction and/or non-instructional activities.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess current, valid Act 34, Act 114, and Act 151 clearances as well as completed and acceptable Act 168 background checks.
• Aides must be able to follow written and oral instructions and be able to perform basic computer tasks. Must have a valid PA driver\u2019s license.

Working Conditions

• Frequently reach above and below the waist
• Stand for long periods of time during the workday
• Move/lift and/or assist in moving/lifting items/objects and/or learners (ages ranging from 3-21) up to 40 lbs.
• Frequently walk varying distances inside/outside the school and community setting
• Occasionally sit
• Frequently bend, squat/stoop and grasp
• Participate in CPR, First Aid, and safe crisis management and de-escalation, as required

Must be able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks; and to think, interpret, analyze and problem solve. Must be able to converse and interact with individuals with diverse levels of education and abilities.

Work Environment

School, non-school, and community environments. Travel in school buses, vans or cars may be required.

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the employee’s immediate Intermediate Unit Supervisor or the Chief Education Officer of any and all reasonable accommodation requests.

Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 is an equal opportunity employer