ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHING ASSISTANT

Lubbock-Cooper ISD; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lubbock-Cooper ISD, West Elementary, seeks a Special Education Teacher Assistant to support students with disabilities and assist with IEPs under the supervision of a certified teacher.

The role involves assisting with physical needs, behavior management, and collaboration with staff to create a supportive learning environment for diverse learners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate's degree preferred.
• Two years of formal academic study or an associate's degree required.
• Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual student needs including mobility, transfers, and personal care.
• Support behavior management and crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist with IEP implementation and instructional activities.
• Support students inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground.
• Keep teachers informed of student needs and progress.

Skills

Disability support

Instruction following

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or two years of college

Texas Educational Aide certificate

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Assistant

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Reports to: Jenci Chambers, Principal

School: Lubbock-Cooper West Elementary

Primary Purpose

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a 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

Experience

• Two years experience working with children

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Student Management

• Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s). This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in student's special 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 assigned by the teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of assigned student(s).

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development 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 non ambulatory 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

• Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I, Part A program.