POSITION TITLE: Special Educaton Aide
FLSA: Non-exempt
Reports to: Principal
Primary Purpose:
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
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
(Must meet one of these 3 options when hired)
At least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education
Obtained an associate’s degree or higher
Meet a rigorous standard of quality test
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
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
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 interviewing 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.
- Attendance is an essential job function.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
None
Equipment Used:
Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, audiovisual equipment, and adaptive equipment
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
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. Possible exposure to blood products. |