Title: TEACHER AIDE (SPED 1:1)

Reports To: Department Chair

Duration: 10 Months

Purpose Statement

The job of Teacher Aide (SPED 1:1) is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the instructional program within assigned classroom with specific responsibility for working with at-risk students one-on-one; following educational and specific behavioral plans; documenting students' daily activities; and modeling appropriate behaviors and interactions with student and staff.

Essential Functions

Adapts classroom activities, assignments and/or materials under the direction of the supervising teacher for the purpose of supporting and reinforcing classroom objectives.

Administers immediate first aid and medical assistance as instructed by a health care professional (e.g. diapering, tube feeding, colostomy bags, medication, etc.) for the purpose of meeting immediate health care needs.

Assists medically fragile or physically disabled students for the purpose of maintaining students' personal hygiene.

Carries out test modifications (e.g. reading questions, alternate locations, etc.) for the purpose of making all assignments as successful as possible.

Documents student's daily activities (e.g. behavior, completed assignments, on/off task times, etc.) for the purpose of completing daily logs and student's hourly activities.

Implements under the supervision of assigned teacher, behavioral plans designed by IEP team for students with behavior disorders or other special conditions for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

Models conversation, manners, cleanup activities, listening, self-management skills and everyday interactions for the purpose of demonstrating appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.

Monitors student's daily schedule and behavior plan (e.g. class schedule, toileting, medication, appetite, changing clothes, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Provides instruction to students, under direction (e.g. math, science, reading, behavioral skills, daily living skills, writing, verbal skills, etc.) for the purpose of implementing IEP goals; assisting in adapting to mainstream classroom/s; and ensuring students success.

Remains with student at all times for the purpose of providing for the safety of student, removing student when necessary and de-escalating situations outside the classroom.

Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

Reviews daily and long term assignments for the purpose of keeping students aware of assignments and giving them a preview of what is ahead.

Other Functions

Attends meetings and in-service presentations for the purpose of acquiring and/or conveying information relative to job functions.

Communicates teacher/s, parents and a variety of health care professionals (e.g. Speech Language Pathologist, nurses, therapists, etc.) for the purpose of assisting in evaluating progress and/or implementing IEP objectives.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Reports observations and incidents relating to specific students (e.g. accidents, fights, inappropriate social behavior, violations of rules, safety conditions, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications 

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: age appropriate activities when working with high risk youth; concepts of grammar and punctuation.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others. Problem solving is required to identify issues. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: consistently attending work; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision; guiding others. Demonstrate professional work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills to promote a positive image of District 88. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 32% sitting, 37% walking, and 31% standing. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness and in a clean atmosphere. 

Education High school diploma or equivalent.

Licenses Educator License with Stipulations – Paraprofessional endorsement or higher

FLSA Status Non-Exempt