Early Childhood Aide

Coppell ISD. Texas; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Coppell ISD is seeking a dedicated instructional aide to support both special education and general education learners. You will assist in preparing materials, maintaining a clean classroom, and helping with equipment, data collection for IEP progress, and administrative records.

You will also orient substitute teachers, support learners during the day, and help them access the curriculum and digital tools in inclusive settings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 48 hours of college credit or an Associate's/Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist educator in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist teacher in collecting data to document learner IEP progress.
• Assist teacher in keeping administrative records and in preparation of reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Support learners in accessing grade-level curriculum and activities.
• Support learners in general and special education settings as assigned.
• Support learners’ use of digital devices for learning and assessment as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Ability to follow verbal and written i

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates/Bachelors degree preferred

Job description

Assist special education and regular education teachers in providing for instructional and physical needs of learners with disabilities in the general and special education settings. Assist in implementation of classroom programs including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs. Works under the general supervision of the campus principal and under the immediate direction of the certified special education or general education teacher.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 48 hours of College credit or Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience

• Experience working with school-aged children preferred

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional Support

• Assist educator in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with the inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist teacher in collecting data to document learner IEP progress
• Assist teacher in keeping administrative records and in preparation of required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Work with learners as directed by the special education or general education teacher to support their access to the grade level curriculum and extra-curricular activities.
• Support learners in general education and special education settings as assigned.
• Support learners’ use of digital devices for learning and assessment as assigned.

Learner Management

• Assist learners with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning if needed.
• Assist learners with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of the learners. This includes intervening in crisis situations, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and physical management as required to abate the crisis.
• Assume the responsibility for learning and adapting to each learner’s special medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Work with individual learners or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Help supervise learners throughout the school day inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, playground, and safe movement throughout the building.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participates in staff development programs, faculty meetings and special events as assigned. This includes training in management of aggressive behaviors, if necessary.
• Assist special educator or general education teacher in maintaining communication with campus staff working with learners.
• Redirect parent queries to educator.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

WORKING_CONDITIONS

Equipment Used

Digital technology; Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); printer, copier and fax machine; and Google Apps; learner specific equipment for communication and/or physical needs.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent creative problem solving with other members of the instructional team. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment. May be required to lift and position learners with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; and assist non-ambulatory learners. Exposure to biological hazards.