Roane County Schools

Aide (Special Education)

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  • Position Type
    Service

    Qualifications

    1. Currently hold or previously held classification of Aide, or passage of state competency exam for Aide
    2. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

    Responsibilities

    1. Provide individual or small group instruction under the supervision of teacher
    2. Provide students with individualized attention
    3. Assist in grading assignments and recording grades
    4. Set up and operate equipment for instruction
    5. Help teacher prepare materials for instruction
    6. Assist teacher with bus duty in escorting students to and from the bus
    7. Provide library assistance to students
    8. Assist with preparing snacks for students as needed
    9. Remain aware and alert of medication administered to students
    10. Assist in lifting, feeding, toileting, and changing clothes of special needs students
    11. Assist and supervise special needs students in a regular classroom setting
    12. Modify materials and instructional activities for special needs students
    13. Secure students in car seats, seat belts, harnesses, etc., while in transport
    14. Secure wheelchairs safely for transport
    15. Assist students as instructed in physical therapy activities
    16. Practice good safety habits and have knowledge of basic first aid
    17. Help maintain an up-to-date inventory
    18. Perform clerical duties such as filing and typing for classroom purposes
    19. Possess strong oral and written communication skills
    20. Maintain familiarity with personnel policies and procedures
    21. Be proficient in the use of basic computer operations
    22. Maintain confidentiality

    Positions

    1. Aide (SES)
    2. Aide (WEMS)
    3. Aide / Autism Mentor (SMS)
    4. Aide II (SES)
    5. Aide IV (WEMS)
    6. Aide IV (GEMS)
    7. Aide IV (SES)
    8. Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (WEMS)
    9. Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (SES)
    10. Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (GEMS)
    11. Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (RCHS)
    12. Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (GEMS)
    13. Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (GEMS)
    14. Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (SES)
    15. Aide V / Special Education Assistant Teacher (SES)
    16. Step Up Aide (GEMS)
    17. Substitute aide (Subs)
    18. Summer SOLE Aide (SMS)
    19. Summer SOLE Aide (GEMS)
    20. Supervisory Aide / Paraprofessional (Stu Srv)
    21. Transportation Aide (WEMS)
    22. Transportation Aide (evening, Bus #05) (Ops)
    23. Transportation Aide (evening, Bus #13) (Ops)
    24. Transportation Aide (evening, Bus #20) (Ops)
    25. Transportation Aide (evening, Bus #28) (Ops)
    26. Transportation Aide (morning, Bus #05) (Ops)
    27. Transportation Aide (morning, Bus #20) (Ops)
    28. Transportation Aide (morning, Bus #28) (Ops)
    29. Transportation Aide (morning, Bus #49) (Ops)