Special Education Aide - Howard Elementary School - Vacancy ID: 227427

Performs a variety of non-teaching classroom support and student care services as directed under the supervision of an assigned teacher.  This position is located at Howard Elementary School for Grades K-4.  The part-time, school year position reports Monday- Friday, with hours of 8:15 am- 2:30 pm.  The hourly rate is $17.00/hr. with opportunity for increased compensation based on a variety of District and/or State requirements and qualifications. Start date is as soon as possible. This is not a benefit eligible position based on ACA requirements. 

• Assisting the teacher in delivering lessons, activities, and assignments
• Working with small groups of students or one-on-one to reinforce learning.
• Helping students with special needs to follow instructions and complete tasks.
• Helping to maintain a positive and organized classroom environment.
• Monitoring students’ behavior and providing support to maintain discipline throughout the day including lunch, recess, or field trips.
• Assisting with transitions between activities or classroom settings (wheelchair, walker, scooter).
• Helping students with assignments or projects in subjects like math, reading, or writing.
• Supporting students with physical disabilities (toileting needs, Hoyer lift) or emotional disabilities.
• Providing support during school activities or extracurricular events.
• Encouraging positive interactions among students, especially in group activities.
• Assisting with conflict resolution when necessary.
• Communicating with teachers, students, and sometimes parents about students’ progress or needs.
• Reporting any concerns about students’ behavior or academic performance to the teacher.
• Modifying or adapting lesson materials to make them more accessible for students with special needs.
• Assisting with the implementation of accommodations for students with disabilities (e.g., assistive technology).
• Administering emergency medicine and tube feedings. 

The Howard-Suamico School District offers highly desirable benefits as part of our total compensation package. These include:

• Leave time including 10 days (12 days for the 24-25 school year) of PTO eligible for potential monetary payout as well as eight days of paid Holidays.
• Long-term disability with an option to add short-term disability insurance, voluntary accident and critical illness insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment, plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• A free and confidential employee assistance program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources and professional consultation services to support their health and overall well-being.
• Vision Insurance.
• Group life insurance.