Primary Purpose:
Help meet the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of the certified teacher.
Qualifications:
Education:
High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
[Applies to aides who are not providing instructional support in Title I, Part A programs]
Associate's degree, two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal
academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
[Applies to aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A programs]
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of general office equipment