Special Education Teacher Aide (SY 26-27)

About the role

This position supports the special education program by assisting the teacher in managing the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare educational materials and displays for the classroom with the assistance of the classroom teacher.
• Assist in keeping the class neat and orderly.
• Help implement educational programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs for students.
• Work under direct supervision of a certified teacher and indirect supervision of the school Director.
• Prepare educational materials and displays for the classroom with the assistance of the classroom teacher.
• Assist in keeping the class neat and orderly.
• Help implement educational programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs for students.
• Work under direct supervision of a certified teacher and indirect supervision of the school Director.
• Help physically disabled students, students with physical needs and personal care according to their needs, including but not limited to, transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning, feedings, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Avoid handling crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Take interest in and responsibility for learning and conforming to each student's special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Assist in overseeing students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom, lunchroom, bus and playground duty.
• Advise the teacher on special needs or problems of individual students.
• Ensure confidentiality.
• Enhance job skills by participating with staff development programs, as assigned.
• Be active in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Maintain accurate Time & Effort documentation of program activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate or ability to obtain one.
• Experience working with children.
• Capable of working with children with disabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Sit and use the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit and use the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

• The noise level is low to high and may have frequent interruptions.
• There may be activity from other employees and students of a distracting nature.