SPED Aide - ARCA

Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To join a team of people with the mission:
Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life™. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good Hearts™ through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a SPED Teacher's Aide, you will be responsible for assisting a SPED classroom teacher in the general supervision and management of the students, allowing teachers more time to focus on educational needs.

• Assist in implementing the daily program under the SPED teacher’s direction.
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials for daily activities.
• Work individually or in small groups with students to review instruction, reading groups, and answer questions.
• Supervise outside playground activities and other student supervision during lunch, dismissal, and field trips.
• Help with general housekeeping tasks and operate instructional equipment.
• Perform clerical tasks and maintain confidentiality about students, families, and staff.
• Attend staff meetings, recommended training programs, and conferences.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or supervisor.
• Follow directions given by head SPED teacher or immediate supervisor.

• High School degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Speak,, and write English fluently.
• Successful results of criminal and employment background checks.
• Experience working with children, preferably those with disabilities.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Student Information System (SIS), and email communications.
li>Strong time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, students, parents, and staff.
• Commitment to company values and adherence to the Code of Ethics for the Education Profession.
• Be in the process of becoming professionally prepared to supervise young children.
• Ability to work in a noisy, high-traffic school environment and perform physical tasks of up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• May perform other duties assigned.

• Usual school working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic.

• No physical exertion required.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work:
  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

Job is non‑exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.