About this role
FAIRVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT - POSITION DESCRIPTION 2026-27 School Year TITLE: Classroom Special Education Aide (Part-Time 5 hours per day) ANTICIPATED VACANCY LOCATION: Fairview School District * QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience working with students with special needs. May include but not limited to behavioral, emotional, learning, social, and life skill needs.
• Proficient in use of educational technology and assistive technology.
• Knowledge of CPR and HWC or willing to train.
• Able to work cooperatively with other adults in an educational setting.
• Highly qualified status as a paraeducator
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Special Education/Building Principal TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Class ‘C' $18.69 per hour EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel. *Note: The assigned location of this position could change depending on student and staff needs. ANYONE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT: Dr. Keith Nies, Supervisor of Special Education POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide support across all environments for students with special needs.
• Assist with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning in both the special education and general education classrooms.
• Assist the teacher in implementing special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual student needs, interests, abilities, and IEP goals and objectives.
• Assist in data collection for progress monitoring in coordination with the special education teacher.
• Assist students in use of assistive technology and other instructional information.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes.
• Track and complete access billing forms, typical daily schedule, etc. where appropriate.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teachers.
• Uses HWC techniques when restraint is necessary or needed. Complete the yearly HWC training.
• Responsible for providing necessary assistance with students' transportation needs.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with the special education staff and parents if needed.
• Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned; meeting the 20 hours per year requirement to maintain highly qualified status.
• Adheres to the daily student/class schedule as developed by special education staff.