Special Education Aide - Ánimo Leadership Charter High School

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OPPORTUNITY
The Special Education Aide classification is designed to serve students whose instruction is identified and specified in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Section 504 Service Plan (SP).  These students have learning, communication, physical, and/or mild to moderate disabilities or other impairments, such as emotional disturbances.  Incumbents in this class perform various instructional tasks in such areas as reading, writing, and mathematics.  The incumbent will be assigned to work with a small group of special education students in a general education classroom. Green Dot California classified personnel are represented by the Ánimo Classified Employees Association (ACEA), an affiliate of the California Teachers Association (CTA) and the National Education Association (NEA).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The classification specification only describes some duties that might need to be performed. The summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

> Under immediate supervision, follow the lead of the teacher/specialist in providing instruction and specialized services to the student(s) having an Individualized Education Program (IEP), or Section 504 Service Plan (SP). Specialized services may include: facilitation of communication via assistive technology and/or communication devices, assisting in the supervision, discipline, and behavior modification of student(s), as well as performing related duties as assigned
> Discuss classroom learning activities with the teacher/specialist to coordinate instructional efforts and implement instructional programs.
> Tutor or drill students, individually or in groups, following lesson plans and designated IEPs or SPs in a variety of academic subjects to explain and/or reinforce learning concepts
> Provide assistance to students in operating assistive technology or communication devices, microcomputers, and learning activities associated with computer-assisted instruction.
> Administer first aid or necessary physical assistance to ill or distressed students: may administer prescribed medication in accordance with established school procedure, provide toileting support, or hand-over-hand instruction as needed.
> Support with student/s supervision during transport from school to home or home to school (bus duties) as assigned before and after school. 
> May call parents to arrange appointments, to provide approved information about the school or student, may participate in parent conferences or IEP meetings at the direction or concurrence of the teacher/specialist, and/or provide Spanish interpretation when needed for families.
> Correct such student work as printing, writing, spelling, punctuation, arithmetic exercises, etc., of classroom and/or homework assignments, computer, record scores, and return to students
> Operate a variety of office machines and/or instructional equipment such as copy machines, typewriters, computers, laminators, telephones, video cassette recorders, etc.
> Perform a variety of classroom-associated clerical work, such as typing, sorting, filing, keeping accurate records, setting up and maintaining file folders, recording attendance, completing forms and applications, collecting monies, measuring, cutting, and duplicating
> Prepare various teaching aids and materials such as charts, graphs, and other related items using such methods as typing, duplicating, collating, stapling, and other laminating
> Assist in organizing classroom activities such as displaying educational materials, preparing bulletin boards, arranging furniture to facilitate instructional needs, and creating an orderly and clean classroom environment
> Observe and report significant student behavior, behavioral patterns, and/or problems to the teacher/specialist. Implement behavior management programs for student(s) as designated by certificated staff
> Understand and carry out oral and written instruction
> Learn to tutor students in various subject matters and to work with students with and/or without disabilities
> Adapt educational materials/manipulatives to promote the specialized learning process for students with disabilities
> Work with children/adolescents having mild to moderate learning and /or physical disabilities
> Motivate and encourage positive learning patterns and behavior in students with disabilities and special learning needs
> Assist with the discipline of students following school policy
> Keep accurate records
> Demonstrate understanding and patience toward stu