Cross-Categorical Elementary Special Education Aide

This position includes a $2000 new hire bonus which is paid after the successful completion of the first 30 days of employment.

In addition to the new hire bonus this position also offers a $2000 retention bonus. New hires will receive the first $1000 installment in December upon completing the first semester with the remaining $1000 paid in June after finishing the school year. The bonus will be prorated for part-time employees.

Job Summary:Assists in the care instruction and support of elementary students (PreK through grade 5 or through grade 8 at applicable campuses) with physical social-emotional behavioral self-help and/or developmental needs. Positions may be assigned to Intensive Resource (IR) rooms Extended Resource (ER) rooms Preschool (PK) classrooms or integrated general education settings based on district and building needs.

New Hire Hourly Rate: Grade 7: $23.15 - $25.90DOE
Internal Hourly Rate:Determined by theESSA Negotiated Agreement
Work Day: 7 hours
Work Year: 9 months
Bargaining Unit:Education Support Staff Association (ESSA)

Job Qualifications/Requirements (please review job description for qualifications and duties of the position):
The following are required:

1. Must meet at least one of the following:
2. 1. High school diploma/equivalent and ability to pass the ParaProfessional Assessment or WorkKeys within 4 months; or
   2. Associates degree or higher; or
   3. Completion of 48 semester hours of higher education.
3. Demonstrated ability to lift and assist students safely.
4. Understanding of developmental disabilities and empathy for students with special needs.
5. Tutoring skills commensurate with the level of assigned students.
6. Successful completion of de-escalation/crisis intervention training including physical restraint as required.
7. If the posted vacancy lists a requirement for signing skills the applicant must at a minimum have completed ASL I and ASL II.
   

This position offers an excellent benefit package including:

• Accrued sick and personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical dental vision and audio
• Retirement (PERS)

If there are ways we can support you in becoming a district employee please email.