Job Title: SpEd Aide - Self Contained PK-5 Exemption Status/Test: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned Date Revised: October 2022
Dept./School: Campus Assigned
Primary Purpose:
Support instructional and physical needs of individual students. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), 504 plans, and LPAC’s. Work under general supervision of the principal and at-risk coordinator.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Associates Degree Preferred, High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
Ability to work well with children with special needs
Ability to communicate effectively
Experience:
Two years experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Student Management
- Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
- Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
- Recognize differences in student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction according.
- Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to complete instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
- Assist assigned students throughout school day. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
- Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).
Other
- Support the at-risk coordinator with documentation and specific special program requirements to include but not limited to: meeting invitations, preparation of materials for meetings, distribution of accommodations, and records retention.
- Support the credit recovery needs of the campus as assigned by the campus principal.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
- All other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students
Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking and reaching
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress
*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.