Special Education Aide (Alternative Learning Environment) for the 2026-2027 School Year

Special Education Aide (Alternative Learning Environment) for the 2026-2027 School Year JobID: 413 Position Type: Paraprofessional/Special Education Paraprofessional Date Posted: 7/16/2026 Location: Anthony High School Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: SPED Aide (Alternative Learning Environment) Wage/Hour Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt Reports to: Principal Dept/School: SPED/High School Primary Purpose: To provide assistance to students with disabilities under the direct supervision of a certified Special Education Teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing of classroom activities. Qualifications: Education/Certification: High School Diploma or GED and meet one of the following requirements: Completion of 48 credit hours from an accredited institution of higher education Possess an associate (or higher) degree OR Passing score on the paraprofessional assessment-Must qualify for the required paraprofessional certificate (Educational Aide I) and meet the following requirements for certification: Experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent-Experience may be work in church related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience. Special Knowledge/Skills Ability to work with students with disabilities Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents orally and in writing. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to use basic computer skills to include Microsoft Office Software Major Responsibilities and Duties: Instructional and Program Management Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information regarding students. Assist students in using adaptive/assistive equipment as indicated in the student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP). Assist students with integration of technology and educational media into the daily instruction under the direction of the special education teacher. Assist in the implementation, monitoring, and documenting student IEP under the direction of the special education teacher. Work with small groups of students or individual students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher and supervised by special education teacher. Act as a positive role model for students concerning communication and social skills. Reinforce instruction provided by the teacher to increase independence in social skills, personal care skills, and behavioral skills. Assist teacher(s) during field trips and/or community-based learning activities. Assist the special education teacher in preparing and managing classroom instructional materials and adapting materials to meet the individualized needs of students. Supervise students' arrival and departure from the classroom and/or bus, checking with the bus monitor on student concerns to relate to the teacher, assists students during transitions, with Physical Education (PE), elective classes, cafeteria, monitoring playground and other activities. Assist with the physical need of the student in personal hygiene. Assist in the implementation of the teacher's classroom discipline plan and/or individual student's behavior management plan. Actively participate in staff development related to instructional programs, instructional strategies, adaptive-assistive devices, community-based instruction, disabling conditions and related disorders, social skills training, CPI, Heart Saver CPR in Schools, personal care, and work with students with disabilities as well as others needed to perform job duties. Gain an understanding of different types of mental and physical disabilities and how to assist students in learning basic behavioral, social, and functional living skills, through staff development and mentoring, Attend staff development and mentoring to gain; an understanding of different types of mental and physical disabilities and how to assist…