Special Education Aide

About the Employer

Qualifications

The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties of the job.

Skills

Good communication skills are required.

Experience

Experience working with children is required. Experience working with special education students is preferred.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

Job Title

For context, this is a One-on-One Special Education Aide position at CVHS.

Position Summary

Supports the teacher and student to ensure the best possible learning experience for special education children in a safe and secure environment while maintaining confidentiality.

Essential Functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

• Assist an individual student one-on-one, small groups or classroom with students under the supervision of teachers as direct educators.
• Assist student with completing academic tasks.
• Assist in engaging student with instructional activities developed by the teacher (e.g., reading, writing, math, spelling, and life skills).
• Assist in managing student behavior by properly implementing Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP), IEP accommodations, and behavior management strategies.
• Provide support in monitoring, intervening, and redirecting student behaviors. Act to prevent and deescalate student behavior.
• Assist student with personal and medical needs, including but not limited to hygiene, diapering, toileting, and clothing.
• Assist in data collection related to behavior, academics, instruction, etc.
• Participate in professional development and attend CPI training.
• Communicate with community, staff, and students to answer questions, disseminate or explain information.
• Learn and support assistive technology.
• Follow students' individualized medical care plans, collaborating closely with the district nurse and school health aide.

Not an exhaustive list of duties

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

Education

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations

May be required to take additional classes to address students' specific needs.

Training

Prior to initial in-person CPI training, 3 hours of CPI training via modules through Misd.
• Initial Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training (CPI) (6 hours)
• Annual CPI training (2-3 hours)

Knowledge

Knowledge of school policies and safety regulations is required.

Patience and Flexibility

Patience and flexibility are required.

Adaptability to Teaching Skills

Ability to adapt to a variety of teaching skills is required.

Handling Emotional and Physical Challenges

Ability to handle and relate to emotional and physical challenges is required.

Caring and Understanding

Ability to be caring, understanding, patient, and friendly towards students is required.

Applying Common Sense

Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form is required.

Communication Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and community is required.

Reading and Interpreting School Policies

Ability to read and interpret school policies and handbook is required.

Presenting Information

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group, and classroom situations is required.

Managing Student Behaviors and Equipment

Ability to physically manage student behaviors and equipment is required.

Solving Practical Problems

Ability and willingness to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists is required.

Working in High-Demand Environment

Ability and willingness to work in a high-demand, potentially stressful environment while maintaining composure is required.

Completing Training

Ability and willingness to complete any necessary training required to successfully perform job responsibilities is required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent sitting, walking, or standing for possible long periods of time.
• Running after students when needed.
• Stooping and bending to assist with student toileting (diapering, lifting on and off the toilet, changing tables and mats, etc.).
• Physical strength, agility, dexterity, acuity, reflexes, grasping, pushing, pulling, lifting, and mobility are required for job responsibilities.
• Assists with movement of students with special needs as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, and physical intervention).
• May obtain food from the cafeteria, serve food, and feed a student or help them feed themselves.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 90 pounds (i.e., students in wheelchairs).
• Facilitates students' use of mobility equipment such as leg braces, walkers, mobile standers, and tricycles, etc.
• Assists special education students on and off buses.
• May be required to assist students on field trips.

Reports To

Reports to: Principals Updated: August 2026

Non-Discrimination Policy

It is the policy of Chippewa Valley Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including but not limited to sexual orientation, gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, height, weight, genetics, or marital status in its programs, services, activities, or employment. Inquiries related to nondiscrimination policies, questions, concerns, or to file a complaint should be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator, Director of Human Resources, Chippewa Valley Schools Administration, 19120 Cass Avenue, Clinton Township, MI 48038. Phone: 586-723-2090 Email: djacobs@cvs.k12.mi.us. Nondiscrimination inquiries related to disability should be directed to: Section 504 Coordinator, Director of Special Services, (same address). Phone: 586-723-2180 Email: knewhouse@cvs.k12.mi.us. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for employment must notify Chippewa Valley Schools of their need in writing within 182 days. Civil Rights and Title IX inquiries can also be directed to the Department of Civil Rights at (800) 482-3604 or mdcrservicecenter@michigan.gov.