POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Job Title:

Special Education Aide(s) -

Anticipated Opening Date:

April 25, 2024

Closing Date:

Until filled

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Salary:

Based on

BCSS Salary Schedule Expected Workday:

8 hours per day

Terms of Employment:

9-

Month Contract Reports To:

Principal/Special Education Director Job Goals:

Work with identified students in their classroom on a regular schedule to reinforce skills and concepts initially introduced by the teacher in a self-contained or inclusive environment.

Qualifications:

One of the following: Passing score on the Work Keys assessment (Level 3 score or higher in Applied Math, Work-Place Documents, and Business Writing) Associate degree Successful completion of at least 60 quarter or 48 semester higher education hours Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Performance Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Assist in providing a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment Attend planning sessions with assigned classroom teachers Complete a plan sheet documenting activities, objectives, progress, and/or behavior data sheet Assist the teacher in implementing special strategies, creating activities, and reinforcing skills based on individual student's needs, interests, abilities, learning styles, and behavior Assist with independent study, enrichment, and makeup work as determined by the teacher's lesson plan or own needs assessment of student's IEP Maintain required special education documentation and confidentiality Attend scheduled workshops and training, including restraint training Follow attendance, punctuality, and proper dress procedures Assist students with personal hygiene, feeding, using restroom, moving about building, grooming, and health and safety issues Manage time efficiently Perform any other duties assigned by the

Principal or Special Education Director Evaluation:

Director of Special Education and/or Principal will evaluate performance of this job in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support personnel.

Point of Contact:

Michelle Gray, Special Education Director (256) 593-7311, mgray@boazk12.org