Responsive Education Solutions

Role Mission
ResponsiveEd’s Special EducationInstructional Aide position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching. Special EducationInstructional Aides support the Special Education teacher as they work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities to support their academic needs.
What You’ll Do- Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher and campus administration.
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<li>Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.</li>
<li>Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.</li>
<li>Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists.</li>
<li>Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.</li>
<li>Assist in scheduling Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and Individual Evaluations/Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) ensuring that all timeline requirements are met.</li>
<li>Assist in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.</li>
<li>Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular basis, and that the findings are used to make special education services more effective.</li>
<li>Update and send IEP Report Cards to parents at the same time that the general report cards are sent.</li>
<li>Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support general education teachers in accomplishing educational goals of students receiving special education services.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with all state mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration.</li>
<li>Assist the campus administrator with the Response to Intervention process.</li>
<li>Seek assistance as needed from IDEA Coordination supervisor.</li>
<li>Demonstrate support for the campus's student management policies and assist with behavior management strategies as they relate to students with disabilities.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, teachers, and administrators.</li>
<li>Implement ResponsiveEd’s Special Education school board policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.</li>
<li>Compile and maintain all reports, records, and other documents required by law and/or the Director of Special Education.</li>
<li>Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned. NOTE: After normal business hours may include, but is not limited to, Saturday Mandatory State Tutorials.
What You’ll Bring- A passion for students, especially students with disabilities.</li>
<li>Ability and patience to work interactively with students, especially students with disabilities.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities.</li>
<li>Knowledge of and compliance with the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.</li>
<li>Knowledge of and compliance with Transition.</li>
<li>Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.</li>
<li>Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs.</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li>
<li>Learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively with all levels of students with disabilities, parents, administrative staff, and Campus Directors.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results, state assessments scoring, transcripts, and grade point average.</li>
<li>Ability to transition with district, campus, and/or department changes.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively with and receive guidance from supervisors</li>
<li>Manage multiple priorities effectively.
Education And Experience
Prior to providing services, Special Education Instructional Aides must meet the following requirements:- Must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate;</li>
<li>Have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent</li>
<li>Have satisfied ONE of the following requirements:</li>
<li>Have three creditable years of experience as either an Educational Aide I or II</li>
<li>Have 30 semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas</li>
<li>Completion of an Education Service CenterInstructional Aide certification course</li>
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Instructional Aide, Special Education

Instructional Aide, Special Education

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