Autism & Special Education Aide - Classroom Support

Kerrville Independent School District; Kerrville (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerrville Independent School District (Starkey Elementary School) seeks a Special Education/Autism Aide to support individual students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom under the supervision of the principal and a certified teacher.

This role assists with implementing IEPs, self-help skills, behavior management, and instructional programs; helps students during lunch, bus, and recess; and communicates student needs to the teacher to help ensure safety and progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). Intervene in crisis situations and restrain disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
• Recognize differences in medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Work with assigned student(s) or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises as directed by the teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, playground).
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Skills

Disability support

Verbal and written instructions

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kerrville Independent School District (Starkey Elementary School) seeks a Special Education/Autism Aide to support individual students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom under the supervision of the principal and a certified teacher.

This role assists with implementing IEPs, self-help skills, behavior management, and instructional programs; helps students during lunch, bus, and recess; and communicates student needs to the teacher to help ensure safety and progress.