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AIDES: CLASSROOM VS. PERSONAL
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Special Education Aide• Under general supervision, to assist the Special Education teacher in the preparation, monitoring, and curriculum to individual and small groups of students with special learning needs; and do related work as assigned.
• Positions assigned to this class are distinguished from an Instructional Aide primarily by the relative independence of action and intensity of the instructional requirements.
• Following training in specific programs and techniques, works with a highly structured plan.
• These aides must be able to adapt to the particular educational needs of the student: behavioral and instructional.
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Essential Functions/Duties• Start, pace and complete student lessons in a punctual manner.
• Follow curriculum guide or lesson plan
• Record information in lesson plans, forms, or charts accurately
• Respond in an appropriate manner to inappropriate behavior.
• Adhere to requirements for confidentiality regarding student information.
• Reward appropriate student behaviors according to a designed reinforcement strategy.
• Attend appropriate workshops to update skills.
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Qualifications• Knowledge of: Correct English usage, grammar, vocabulary and sentence structure, both orally and in writing
• Basic organizational skills
• Ability to: accept training and guidance provided by Special Education teacher and modify performance accordingly.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
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Physical Requirements• Ability to see for the purpose of reading instructional materials,
documents and other printed matter, for observing students and for the safe operation of equipment.
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels in person and/or on the telephone. Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation in person and/or on the telephone.
• Ability to operate computer, typewriter, calculator, copy machine, telephone and other office equipment with dexterity and in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to routinely lift/carry office supplies and printed materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
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Teacher assistants• 40% work half time
• Educational requirements range from a high school diploma to some college training.
• Favorable job prospects are expected.
• Opportunities should be best for those with at least 2 years of formal postsecondary education, those with experience in helping special education students, or those who can speak a foreign language.
• Provide instructional and clerical support for classroom teachers to allow teachers more time for lesson planning and teaching.
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Glendale Union High School District (example)