DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL NEEDS IEP AIDE - SPECIAL EDUCATION

FUNCTION

Performs work of routine to moderate difficulty in providing assistance to one or more eligible students with specific moderate to severe disabilities requiring adult assistance to accomplish goals and objectives identified in the student's IEP in the school, community, and/or home setting; provides assistance in functional academic, communication, self-help , behavior, life and vocational skills to a specific student or students for as long as the student(s) are enrolled and require the individualized assistance.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Work is performed independently requiring some measure of initiative under the guidance of the special education teacher and general supervision of the Site Administrator.   The Site Administrator will at least annually evaluate the Aide's performance.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist in preparing learning activities and arranging and/or positioning materials and equipment used by specifically assigned students based upon the IEP/ITP goals, objectives, and needs for the specific student.

Assist specifically assigned students in functional academic, communication, self help, behavior, life and vocational, based upon the IEP/ITP goals, objectives, and needs, e.g. toileting, eating, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene, etc.

Assist in the delivery of services to specifically assigned students in collaboration with regular/special education teachers throughout the school, community, and home.

May assist in locating appropriate job sites in the school and the community, and in job training and supervising specifically assigned eligible students on job sites.

Observe, prepare, and maintain records and reports under the direction of the special education teacher.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

May be required to attend seminars or workshops to gain necessary skills and knowledge.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORK CONTACTS

Frequent contact with students, staff and parents.   Some contact with the general public.

CONDITIONS OF WORK

Work involves lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling up to 40 pounds.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Some knowledge of the educational environment.   The ability to perform the following work activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

¨        Establish and maintain the confidence and cooperation of children.

¨        Lift, carry, push or pull up to 40 pounds.

¨        Organize and distribute instructional materials.

¨        Operate and maintain standard office equipment.

¨        Follow oral and written instructions.

¨        Work harmoniously with children, staff, and parents.

¨        Work independently.

¨        Maintain regular attendance.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Some experience providing academic and physical assistance to special students; high school graduation or equivalent; or any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Nevada Driver's License.  

Some positions may desire the ability to sign and use sign language.