special ed aide

Student assistance worker

A special ed aide is a paraprofessional who assists students with disabilities in educational settings.

They work under a teacher's supervision to help with classroom activities, behavioral support, and personal care needs.

The role ranges from one-on-one attention for a single student to supporting several students in an inclusive classroom: She worked as a special ed aide before getting her teaching certificate.

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