Special Education Aide- Behavior Support or ASD Programs

Position Purpose
Working under the supervision of teachers and are a viable part of the total instructional
program. The services performed by the teacher aide/assistant include instructional, clerical,
supervisory, and behavior management duties. The overall role of the teacher aide/assistant is to
provide support services to the classroom teacher. Aides/assistants are expected to implement
programming as directed by classroom teachers, administrators, or the Case Conference
Committee. Teacher aides are expected to follow the Bylaws and Policies of Special Education,
their assigned school, and the school corporation in which their classroom is located. This
position would work in either the Behavior Support Program or the Autism Spectrum Disorder
Program.
Essential Functions
Supervisory Tasks:
Playground, lunchroom, rest periods, loading and unloading buses, hall duty, and other
supervisory duties as directed by the teacher, school principal or his/her designee, or the
Director of Special Education or his/her designee.
Children in these programs may struggle with self-regulating emotions or sensory needs
which result in a need for more direct supervision.
Candidate must be able to keep children in designated areas as students may present
escape-related behaviors.

Support Tasks:
Support tasks will vary according to each classroom or student’s needs and may include, but are
not limited to the following:
Developing positive relationships with students and staff
Assisting students with basic hygiene activities and routines.
Implementing Behavior Intervention Programs as directed by the teacher.
Other support tasks as directed by the teacher, school principal or his/her designee, or the
Director of Special Education or his/her designee.
Some students with emotional or autistic disabilities require extraordinary self-discipline,
patience, and understanding.

Other Tasks:
Teacher aides/assistants may be asked to ride/monitor buses, if the need arises.
o When riding/monitoring a bus involves extending the workday, the teacher
assistant will be paid for the extra hours involved.

Some aide positions require one to one services for students with autistic/emotional
behaviors.

o The employee may be asked to follow that student for a number of years as they
progress through the various grades and different levels such as elementary,
middle, and high school resulting periodically in different building assignments.

Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines,
calculator, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rate
$15.00 per hour + .75 cent differential

Work Schedule
182 day per year.
6.5 hours - 7 hours


Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%



License/ Registration/ Certification
N/A


Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience
Previous experience working with children ages 3 through 5.


FLSA Status: Non-Exempt