Aide Special Education Resource - Nogales Unified School District

Purpose Statement:

The job of AIDE-SPECIAL EDUCATION is done for the purpose/s of assisting assigned teaching personnel in the supervision and instruction of special education students; performing classroom clerical tasks; and assisting students by meeting special health care needs and developing students' daily living and behavioral skills.

This job reports to PRINCIPAL

Essential Functions

                Administers tests, homework assignments, make-up work, etc. for the purpose of supporting teachers in the instructional process.

                Assists other personnel (Teachers, Counselors, Substitute Teachers, Nurses) as may be required (e.g. files student paperwork, review information with parents during teacher/parent conferences, parent translation, book inventory, student database program) for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

                Assists students with lesson assignments under the direction of the certified teacher for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts.

                Guides students in independent study (e.g. enrichment work, remedial work, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring student success.

                Implements, under the supervision of assigned teacher, instructional programs and lesson plans for the purpose of assisting the teacher in improving students' academic success through a defined course of study.

                Monitors individual students, classroom, library, playground activities, etc. for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.

                Provides support services for students under the direction of the certified teacher for the purpose of providing instructional support.

Other Functions

•  Performs record keeping and clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the teacher and/or administrator in providing records/materials.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: none specified.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: age appropriate activities bilingual (english/spanish)

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.  Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment.  In working with others,  Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited.  Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under with some temperature extremes and a generally hazard free environment.

Experience Job related experience is desired.

Education High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses

ParaPro Test or meet alternate requirements

Continuing Educ./ Training Clearances

None specified Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance