Aide-Special Education

Corinth Elementary School; Corinth (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Corinth Elementary School in Corinth, Texas is seeking a Special Education Aide to support students with disabilities in instructional activities and self-help skills under the direction of a certified teacher. The role involves preparing materials, maintaining a neat classroom, and assisting with record-keeping and supervision during the school day.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, a Texas educational aide certificate, and prior experience with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must hold Texas educational aide certificate.
• Associate degree or two years of college preferred.
• Ability to work with students with disabilities and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and assist with records.
• Supervise students inside and outside the classroom and support mobility.
• Assist with behavior management and instructional activities.

Skills

Disabilities support

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Office equipment knowledge

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 2 years college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Aide-Special Education

Lake Dallas Independent School Corinth Elementary School - Corinth, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board , and Lake Dallas Independent School District

Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.16 to $23.22 Per Hour

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Aide Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and teacher(s) Pay Grade: Clerical/Paraprofessional PG 2 187 days

Dept./School:Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a 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 hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

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:

Some experience working with children

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; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• 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.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 104 Swisher Road
• Lake Dallas, Texas 75065
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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