Special Education Multi-Disabled Aide

Ampersand Therapy

. Assist students with feeding, toileting, personal hygiene, and other self-help skills .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeOpelika • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to assist students with personal care, mobility, and academic support while fostering independence and success. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential for building supportive relationships and participating in student support initiatives.

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Associate's DegreeStudent Support ExperienceCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsMobility Support

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Hard Skills

Personal Care AssistanceAcademic SupportSelf-Help Skills ReinforcementAssistive Technology TransportClassroom Activity Support

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingEncouragement of Independence

Certifications & Qualifications

Alabama State Board of Education WorkKeys Test

Industry Keywords

Special EducationSchool-Based ExperienceStudent MobilityIn-Service TrainingEffective Learning Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist students with feeding, toileting, personal hygiene, and other self-help skills
Support student mobility and safe movement throughout the school campus
Transport assistive technology devices and student materials as needed
Support classroom activities, reading, and curriculum-related tasks under teacher guidance
Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce special education material
Accompany students to the school office, nurse, and other areas as needed
Build supportive, professional relationships that encourage student independence and success
Participate in student support meetings and in-service training programs
Perform additional classroom duties and assignments to support an effective and safe learning environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree, OR at least 48 semester hours at a regionally accredited institution of higher education, OR successful completion of the Alabama State Board of Education-approved WorkKeys test
Strong communication and collaboration skills
School-based experience preferred, not required
Full-time availability, Monday–Friday
Ability to support students with academic, mobility, personal care, and self-help needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

W-2 employment with liability insurance included
Healthcare benefits* after a short waiting period for 0.8 FTE and above
401(k) with company match
Reimbursement for licensure, CEUs, and professional expenses
Mileage reimbursement between sites
Referral bonuses
Steady school-year schedule