ES- Instructional Aide Sped-Inclusion

Carrillo Elementary School; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

South San Antonio Independent School District’s Carrillo Elementary School in San Antonio, TX, seeks an ES- Instructional Aide Sped-Inclusion to support students with disabilities and assist teachers with instructional delivery. This position reports to the principal and teachers, is non-exempt, and requires fingerprinting clearance along with paraprofessional certification.

Salary is hourly for 187 days. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with ARD/IEP teams, provide instructional

Qualifications

• Assist in instructional delivery to students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with ARD/IEP teams and teachers.
• Maintain orderly classroom and displays.
• Support student learning and behavior management.
• Ensure safety and assist with paraprofessional duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and displays.
• Help supervise students during lunch, bus, and at recess.
• Keep teacher informed of student needs and progress.
• Participate in staff development and faculty events.

Skills

Special ed knowledge

Team collaboration

Behavior management

Communication skills

Instructional support

Education

Associate degree or higher

48 college hours

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional certificate

Fingerprinting background check

Job description

ES- Instructional Aide Sped-Inclusion

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Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title:Instructional Aide Sped- Inclusion
Reports to:Principal and Teacher(s)
Dept./School:Assigned Campus
Exemption Status/Test:Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: IS3

Days: 187

Primary Purpose: Assist teacher with the delivery of instructional and special education services to special needs students and provide additional student support as needed.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Associate degree or higher; or
• Minimum of forty eight (48) semester college hours from an accredited college or university;
• High school diploma or GED equivalent (recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency) and passed the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) test; and
• Be eligible to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with students with severe learning, physical and/or emotional disabilities.
• Ability to work as a member of a team to provide assistance to students according to ARD/IEPs
• Knowledge of types of special education disability areas and the specific needs associated with these areas.
• Ability to restrain and physically support and/or assist team members with the students' physical support of students of up to 100 pounds in weight.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Experience:

One year experience working with special needs children.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

Student Management

• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Serve as a positive role model for children and support the mission of SSAISD.

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

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 walking, 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). May required toileting, feeding, and lifting Special Needs students. May required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraints of students in danger or causing harm to themselves or others.
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.89 to $22.20 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• 5622 Ray Ellison Blvd.
• San Antonio, Texas 78242
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]