PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of
students with disabilities in a special education setting; assist in the implementation of
classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction; work under
general supervision of principal, immediate direction of certified teacher, and collaboration
with special education support staff
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Associate’s Degree (or 48 college credit hours), two years of study at an institution of higher learning, or have met formal academic assessment as required by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
? Ability to work with children with academic and behavior challenges
? Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
? Ability to communicate effectively
? Knowledge of classroom technology
? Willing to be trained in Crisis Prevention Intervention Strategies
Minimum Experience:
Two years experience working with children, educational environment, preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Assist teacher in preparing and presenting instructional materials
2. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom
3. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
4. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
5. Follow behavior plans as directed by teacher and ARD Committee
6. Help manage behavior of students; this includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed
7. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
8. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, emotional and behavioral needs
9. Provide personal care to include diapering and other essential needs, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP
10. Work with individual students or small groups to develop appropriate interpersonal skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher
11. Assist in supervising students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom; this includes, but not limited to, lunchroom, bus, and job site
12. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
13. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned
14. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
15. Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
16. Adhere to the district’s safety policies and procedures
17. Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of district business18. Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/or district employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting)
19. Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance
20. Other duties as assigned