Anticipated Temporary Special Education Aide

Anticipated Temporary Special Education Aide

The Wattsburg Area School District is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic, and personable individual to work as Special Education Aide through the end of the 2026-2027 school year.  The ideal candidate will be cooperative, hard-working and reliable. This role works directly with students with disabilities in a multitude of learning environments working 1:1 or in small groups. 

Shift: First Shift, Monday through Friday when students are in session

Pay Rate: $19.23 per hour, 7 hours per day, 180 days per school year 

Key Responsibilities:

• Aides will assist teachers with preparing materials for a variety of needs within the classroom.
• Basic computer usage needed to assist students with their computer devices.
• There may be an opportunity for additional hours through the monitoring of students on assigned bus routes.
• Necessary trainings and certifications for this position are provided and include current CPR and First Aid Certifications, de-escalation strategies through Handle with Care and/or Ukeru, and 20 yearly hours of continuing education.

Qualifications:

• All applicants must have an associate's degree or competency through a locally given assessment.
• Interested individuals must be well-organized, energetic, have a strong desire to help students, and assist faculty members.
• Maintain a pleasant and positive attitude.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk and move around the classroom.
• Ability to lift and carry items as necessary in the classroom.

Required Clearances and Documentation:

• Act 34, 114, and 151 clearances less than 1 year old
• Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training less than 5 years old
• Act 168 Sexual Abuse/Misconduct Disclosure
• Health physical less than 1 year old
• Tuberculin skin test less than 3 months old

Application Process:

All qualied individuals should complete a Non-Instructional Staff Application and submit to Employment@Wattsburg.org with the required clearances and documentation.