Role MissionResponsiveEd&rsquos Special EducationInstructional Aideposition is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching. Special EducationInstructional Aidessupport 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&rsquoll DoAssist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher and campus administration.Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.Work with other professionals such as speech therapists social workers occupational and physical therapists.Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.Assist in scheduling Admission Review and Dismissal ARD meetings and Individual EvaluationsReview of Existing Evaluation Data REED ensuring that all timeline requirements are met.Assist in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular basis and that the findings are used to make special education services more effective.Update and send IEP Report Cards to parents at the same time that the general report cards are sent.Plan the necessary time resources and materials to support general education teachers in accomplishing educational goals of students receiving special education services.Ensure compliance with all state mandated assessments and alternative assessments including their selection and administration.Assist the campus administrator with the Response to Intervention process.Seek assistance as needed from IDEA Coordination supervisor.Demonstrate support for the campuss student management policies and assist with behavior management strategies as they relate to students with disabilities.Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents students teachers and administrators.Implement ResponsiveEd&rsquos Special Education school board policies procedures and operational guidelines.Compile and maintain all reports records and other documents required by law andor the Director of Special Education.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&rsquoll BringA passion for students especially students with disabilities.Ability and patience to work interactively with students especially students with disabilities.Working knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law.Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities.Knowledge of and compliance with the Admission Review and Dismissal ARD Committee process.Knowledge of the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan IEP process.Knowledge of and compliance with Transition.Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills.Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization.Communicate effectively with all levels of students with disabilities parents administrative staff and Campus Directors.Ability to effectively interpret policy procedures and student data such as diagnostic test results state assessments scoring transcripts and grade point average.Ability to transition with district campus andor department changes.Ability to communicate effectively with and receive guidance from supervisorsManage multiple priorities effectively.Education and ExperiencePrior to providing services Special EducationInstructional Aidesmust meet the following requirementsMust be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development GED certificateHave experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendentHave satisfied ONE of the following requirementsHave three creditable years of experience as either an Educational Aide I or IIHave 30 semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areasCompletion of an Education Service CenterInstructional Aidecertification course