Special Education Aide - Lineville Intermediate School

Description:

Performs a variety of non-teaching classroom support and student support services as directed under the supervision of an assigned teacher. This part-time, school year position works Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. hours totaling 29.75/week. This position is located at Lineville Intermediate for Grades 5-6. The hourly rate is $17.00 with opportunity for increased compensation based on a variety of District and/or State requirements and qualifications. Start date is September 1, 2026 but may start earlier based on training and/or building meetings.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for assigned students in all settings (classroom, specials, lunch, recess).
• Deliver direct academic and behavioral support, including reading assistance and assignment help.
• Collaborate with teachers to adapt instruction and meet student needs.
• Monitor student progress and report to teachers, including the child's case manager or special education teacher
• Assist students with beginning-of-the day check-ins, end-of-day routines, dismissal procedures, and accessing transportation.
• Support students in developing essential skills (e.g., sign language, finger spelling) as needed.
• Facilitate participation in inclusive classroom, recess and lunchroom activities.
• Assist with mobility needs and assistive devices.
• Collaborate with therapists to integrate therapy activities into the daily schedule.
• Manage behavioral breaks and support positive behavior interventions.
• Provide medical monitoring and attention on the shuttle as required.
• Assist with personal hygiene care as trained by a healthcare professional.
• Assist with feeding and follow safe sanitation procedures.
• Supervise non-classroom activities and maintain orderly program areas
• Provide support during unstructured periods (lunch, recess).
• Assist teachers with preparation and classroom management tasks.

The Howard-Suamico School District offers highly desirable benefits as part of our total compensation package. These include:

• The Howard-Suamico School District offers highly desirable benefits as part of our total compensation package. These include:

• Leave time including 10 days of PTO eligible for potential monetary payout as well as eight paid Holidays.

• Long-term disability with an option to add short-term disability insurance, voluntary accident and critical illness insurance.

• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources and professional consultation services to support their health and overall well-being.

• Vision Insurance.

• Group Life Insurance.

The Special Education Aide job description can be found here.