Job Title: Educational Aide-Spec. Ed BDU Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Principal Pay Grade: IS4
Dept./School: Campus Assigned Date Revised: 01/2023

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

 High School Diploma or Accredited General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and
 Minimum of forty-eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college/university or
 Passed the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) test or Hold a No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Region
20 Treasuring Our Paraprofessionals certificate
 Eligible to obtain a Paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification
 Applicant must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee
(approximately $50.00) paid by applicant

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

 Ability to work with students with mild to moderate learning and physical disabilities and / or mild to
severe emotional disabilities.
 Ability to work as a member of a team in assisting students according to ARD/IEPs.
 Knowledge of the types of special education disability areas and the specific needs associated with these
areas.
 Ability to restrain and physically support and/or assist team members with the physical support such as
lifting, positioning, transferring, and changing of students up to 100 pounds in weight.
 Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

EXPERIENCE:

 Work related experience with students (church-related schools, private schools, day camps, youth groups,
licensed day care centers or similar experiences).

QUALITIES OF EFFECTIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANTS

1. Participate in district and campus development programs that improve job related skills.
2. Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
3. Work as a member of a team for the position/department assigned.
4. Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations, including daily attendance,
   punctuality and confidentiality.
5. Follow an established work schedule that includes instructional assignments and student support services.
6. Assist with the supervision and monitoring of students throughout the school day outside of the
   classroom, including the cafeteria, playground, physical education classes, boarding and exiting the bus,
   on community-based activities and other assigned activities.
7. Assist in maintaining student records and provide feedback as requested by teacher.
8. Use effective communication skills with students, parents and district personnel.
9. Daily attendance at work and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
10. Demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to
    teamwork and passion for a student-centered environment.
    Other
11. Attendance at work is an essential job function.
12. Perform all other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Assist the teacher with the delivery of instructional and special education services to special needs students
and provide additional student support as needed under the direction of the Certified Teacher.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Supervision and evaluation of District personnel is not a requirement of the position; however, the
supervision of students is required.