*                                                                 Special Education Aide*

*Department:             Special Education     *

Bargaining Unit:        Union of Grand Rapids Education Support Professional (UGRESP)

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Hourly Rate:             Determine by the collective bargaining agreement

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JOB SUMMARY

The Special Education Aide is responsible for working as a team member in providing a quality educational program for students with disabilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

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• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of strategies for individual and group behavioral management, academic or transitioning goals.
• Actively participate in building activities, meetings, conferences, IEPs, swimming or pool activities, lunch, community-based instruction, or activities, etc. as determined by the building administration, or assigned certified teacher.
• Present lessons, assist in instruction of information and concepts, selection and preparation of materials, establishment of reward systems, as determined by the certified teacher.
• Assist with transportation-loading and unloading of buses, city transportation.
• Transport small numbers of students to activities in school vehicles when necessary.
• Inform the certified teacher of any specific needs or concerns regarding the students.
• Follow through with suggestions by related service providers as directed by the teacher.
• Assist in implementing a community based functional instructional program.
• Assist in the medical, adaptive daily living, and self-care needs of students which could include assisting students with eating, hygiene, toileting, and diapering.
• Lift and transfer students as needed.
• Assist in preparing students for pool activities and assist in the pool with students under WSI supervision.
• Assist in behavioral/academic/vocational interventions as needed.
• Perform record keeping and organizational tasks as appropriate such as: attendance, food service records, behavior plan charting, cumulative files, Medicaid billing for personal care services, information sent home, community-based information, etc.
• Interact with co-workers, administration, students, parents, and the community in professional, supportive, and cooperative ways.
• Serve as a positive role model.
• Assist in arranging and managing the physical setting so that it is conducive to learning.
• Assist with the school day activities such as before and after-school supervision, lunch and recess and bus loading and unloading supervision, to ensure the safety of all students.
• Maintain in-person and on-time attendance as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Must have:
• Completed a minimum of 60 college credits earned: or
• Obtained an associate's or higher degree; or

• Obtained a passing score on an MDE approved ETS Paraprofessional assessment.

   

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