Educational Aide - SpEd

LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT seeks a Special Education Educational Aide to assist a certified teacher in a special education setting, under supervision. This non-exempt position supports instructional activities, self-help tasks, and behavior management for students with disabilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a TEA paraprofessional certificate, with experience working with children preferred. Work includes classroom, lunchroom, bus, and playground supervision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas TEA Paraprofessional Educational Aide Certificate.
• Some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transfers and positioning.
• Assist with feeding, bathroom needs, personal hygiene, and supervision during the day.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Ability to follow verbal instructions

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of office equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Paraprofessional Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Educational Aide

Wage/Hour Status: Non‑exempt

Reports to: Principal and teacher(s) assigned

Pay Grade: IS 1 & 2

Dept./School: Elementary/Secondary Education

Length of Contract: 10 mos., 12 mos.

Revised: 4/5/19

Primary Purpose

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.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Texas Education Agency Paraprofessional Educational Aide Certificate

Experience:

• Some experience working with children

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

Major Duties

• 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, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• 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.

General Employee Requirements

• Support and align work with the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district.
• Follow and support board policies in areas of related responsibility.
• Ensure district resources are managed effectively to maximize resources for student learning.
• Share in the development and implementation of district success plans.
• Actively participate in ongoing development to improve work quality and district contribution.
• Model integrity, work ethic, and professionalism as a suitable example for LISD students.

Equipment Used

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions

Familiar with the following demands:

• Ability to work in variable environmental conditions related to temperature, humidity, and other atmospheric conditions.
• Physical ability to do lifting (10 lbs. or more), talking, bending, kneeling, pulling, reaching, grasping, pushing, stooping, walking, standing, sitting, climbing, occasional running, and the ability to move with agility.
• The ability to assist students with toileting and personal hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning, and seizure activity.
• The ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to cope with biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.