About this role
Job Description Special Education Instruction Aide EDUCATION: High School Diploma or equivalent REQUIRED FOR HIRE: Level I IVP Fingerprint Card The Special Education Paraprofessional provides essential support to students with diverse learning and physical needs. This role focuses on delivering instructional assistance, managing student behavior, and ensuring a safe, supportive environment. The position requires a high level of physical stamina and the ability to provide direct personal care while maintaining constant supervision of students to ensure their safety and well-being. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: There is a probationary period of (90) days. At the end of that time, the employee will be evaluated by his/her supervisors. If the evaluation is favorable, the employee will continue to work for the District. An unfavorable evaluation will result in termination. Duties • Provide instructional support with teacher's supervision • Supervise playground under teacher's supervision • Maintain constant supervision for students prone to elopement (wandering or running away). • Quickly follow and safely redirect students who leave designated areas • Provide personal care, including diapering and assisting with all aspects of toileting. • Perform lifting and positioning of students onto changing tables. • Assist non-ambulatory students with transfers between wheelchairs, standers, and other adaptive equipment. General Job Requirements • Must be punctual in all assignments • Observe all district policies appropriate to this position • Accept the responsibility of assigned tasks • Comply with confidential guidelines • Attend training sessions required by Administration • Ability to regularly lift, carry, and move students or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. • Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and bending at the waist to engage with students at their level. • Ability to remain active for extended periods in noisy or crowded environments and navigate various campus terrains (playgrounds, hallways, etc.). • Demonstrated patience and empathy when working with students with special needs • Perform other general duties as assigned