Talley Elementary

About the role

Assist special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting.

Program description

Structured Learning Class (SLC) - This instructional setting offers specially designed instruction for children with autism and/or other communication disorders who require support to build functional language/communication and functional behavior skills. The primary emphasis is on language/communication and behavioral needs starting at the preschool level with increased emphasis on academic support and functional routines at the elementary and middle school levels. The classroom environment is highly structured and incorporates positive behavior supports and instructional strategies in alignment with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. Students participate in activities with their non-disabled peers, with support as appropriate, to help generalize skills learned in the SLC classroom. SLC classrooms are arranged to provide maximum opportunity for intensive specialized instruction on the prerequisite level of the academic Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

Education and certification

• High School diploma or GED
• Associates degree or two years of higher education preferred
• If hired, must complete SBEC certification process to obtain an Educational Aide Certification

Special knowledge and skills

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports
• Provide assistance to substitute teachers
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs (may require some lifting)
• Help manage behavior of students
• Support students' instructional needs in accordance with their Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
• Assist students with personal care as appropriate
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special needs
• Work with individual students or small groups
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs and special events as assigned
• Candidates must be able to fulfill all responsibilities and duties as assigned

Working conditions

• Work with frequent interruptions
• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Physical demands include frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting and transferring students to and from wheelchairs, and assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities
• Exposure to biological hazards