Special Education Aide

Reports to: Building Principal Hours: Part-time, 29 hours per week; as determined by school schedule Job Description: This position is at Humke Elementary School 6 hours a day Monday - Friday (adjusted schedule on Wednesday). The position involves working under the general direction of a special education teacher, providing supervision and individualized services to students with disabilities. Duties are expected to include supervision and assistance to students in both regular education and special education settings; the specific schedule of activities will typically vary over time, depending on individual student needs and class schedules. In addition to routine classroom activities, responsibilities may include toileting, diapering, feeding and assisting with other self-help skills, implementation of behavior management plans, and other individualized assistance to students. An ideal candidate will possess the following characteristics: • Certified or willing to become certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training • May require physical requirements- some walking, moving, running, carrying, bending, kneeling. • Must have the ability to lift 100 lbs. • Participates in the implementation of IEP goals for the purpose of meeting IEP goals and/or district benchmarks • Participates in the implementation of student behavior plans for the purpose of ensuring effective and safe student learning. • Stress Tolerance – Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations • Personal Hygiene- Must be comfortable with toileting, showing and other hygiene needs.