Special Education Aide Job at Terrell ISD, Terrell, TX

  • Terrell ISD
  • Terrell, TX

Job Description

Special Education Self Contained Aide

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.

Services may be provided in the following classes: Life Skills, Connections, Autism, or BAC.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/License

High School diploma or GED Valid Texas educational 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

Experience working with children

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.

Student Management

Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning.

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.

Maintain friendly customer service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.

Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.

Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communications (i.e., email, written, and verbal)

Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Equipment Used

Wheel chair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier and audio visual 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.

Daily in-person attendance is an essential function for this position. 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.

Job Tags

Work at office, Immediate start

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