ASSISTANT TEACHER-SPECIAL EDUCATION

Harmony Public Schools; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools in Austin, TX is seeking a dedicated instructional aide to support teachers and students. Under supervision, you will assist with small groups, behavior plans, test administration and specialized support for students with special needs.

You will help prepare classroom materials, supervise students during meals and activities, and assist with ARD/IEP documentation as needed. Strong communication and reliability are essential; a willingness to obtain relevant certification

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Minimum of 48 college hours preferred.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals by working with small groups or an individual student.
• Assists teacher(s) in enforcing classroom management and behavioral plans to create a learning-friendly environment.
• Supervises students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, events, and programs.
• Assists with ARD/IEP paperwork and data entry for completion of special education reports.
• Supports differentiated instruction for individual students and groups.
• May work in Life Skills, Behavior, Resource, or In-Class Support settings.
• Assignments may change during the year based on campus needs.
• May be required to take CPI training for de-escalation and restraint procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Work under pressure

Follow directions from teachers

Effective communication

Relational skills

Computer skills (basic)

Data entry

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

48 college hours

Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred

Job description

JOB GOAL:

Under direct supervision, performs duties that are instructional in nature or may deliver direct services to
students or parents. Serves in a position for which a teacher or another professional has ultimate
responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services. Assists with test
administration. Will provide specialized assistance for students with special needs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 48 college hours is preferred.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
• Texas Educational Aide Certification is preferred or the ability to acquire it.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists teacher(s) with student academic goals, by working with small groups of children or an
  individual child.
• Assists teacher(s) in the enforcement of classroom management and behavioral plans, creating
  an environment that is appropriate for learning.
• Assists with supervising students during breakfast, recess, lunch, dismissal, special events, and
  programs.
• Assists teacher(s) in the preparation of paperwork for the ARD/IEP process. Collects and enters
  data for completion of special education reports and documents.
• Assists teacher(s) with the planning, preparation and implementation of differentiated instruction
  for individual students and groups.
• May be assigned to one or more of the following special education settings:
  • Life Skills: assist in providing specialized instruction and services to students with
    significant cognitive disabilities; there may be special requirements including lifting and positioning students, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-
    ambulatory students, assisting students with toileting, and biological exposure to bacteriaand communicable diseases.
  • Behavior: assist in teaching appropriate behavioral skills; there may be special
    requirements to control behavior through physical restraint
  • Resource: provide academic and/or behavioral support to a small group of students or to
    an individual student
  • In-Class Support: provide academic and/or behavioral support to a small group of
    students or to an individual student
• Assignment may be changed throughout the year without notice based upon the needs of the
  campus and students
• May be required to take CPI certification class or approved equivalent in order to implement de-
  escalation techniques and legal restraint procedures during crisis situations
• Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to take direction from teachers and administrators
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management,
  both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the
  district.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word
  processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving
  skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Assist with special requirements for working with assigned students (see Duties and
  Responsibilities, above).
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in the classroom setting and requires intermittent speaking, standing, walking and
  writing.
• Moderate travel may be required.