Job detail
Special Education Aide - Extended School Year (ESY) - Pressley Ridge School for Autism
Pressley Ridge
PART_TIME
Posted 3/19/2026
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Core responsibilities
The special education aide assists teaching staff by ensuring the effective implementation of individual education and behavioral plans for students, including supporting daily routines and recreational activities. This role involves aiding students with lesson plans using designed interventions and communicating progress through verbal and written documentation like daily notes.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, though an associate's degree in a human services field is preferred, along with experience working with children. Candidates must also possess valid clearances including state police, fbi, child abuse, and mandated reporter training.
high schoolassociate degreeSafety ProceduresDocumentationTechnology UtilizationRisk ManagementBehavioral HealthCultural SensitivityInterventionsExperiential EducationAdaptationsIndividual Education Plans (IEPs)Behavioral Classroom Management
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical coverage
- Paid sick time
- Prescription coverage
- Dental and vision plans
- Birthday holiday
- Wellness incentive
- Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
- Patient advocate
- Medicare specialists
- 403b with employer give/match
- Free life insurance and AD&D