Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.
Qualifications
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
48 accredited college hours or Meets No Child Left Behind requirements
Texas instructional aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of general office equipment
Experience
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities And Duties
General
Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.
Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work environment.
Demonstrates initiative and good judgment in problem solving and decision making.
Reports promptly and maintains good attendance.
Uses time productively on the job.
Follows district policies, rules and regulations
Accepts supervisory direction
Strives to improve job skills
Demonstrates tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors in the district.
Instructional Support
Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Student Management
Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
Maintain confidentiality.
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Equipment Used
Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Education Management
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