Instructional Aide, Special Education

Responsive Education Solutions

Weslaco (TX)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

ResponsiveEd’s Special Education Instructional Aide role in Weslaco, TX supports students with a wide range of disabilities under the guidance of teachers and campus staff. This position offers practical experience in special education and classroom support.

You will help with IEP implementation, progress monitoring, collaborating with therapists and administrators, and preparing materials to enable full participation in activities.

Qualifications

Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Experience working with students or parents is preferred.
One of the following: 3 years Educational Aide experience or 30 college credits with child development focus or an Instructional Aide certification.

Responsibilities

Assist in the educational and social development of students under supervision.
Assist in implementing IEPs and monitor student progress.
Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable participation.
Collaborate with speech therapists, social workers, and therapists.
Maintain student records and assist ARD/REED meetings scheduling.
Ensure compliance with state mandated assessments and data collection.
Support teachers in planning materials and time/resources for instruction.

Skills

Disability support

Patience

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Record maintaining

IEP knowledge

Behavior management

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 years experience as Educational Aide I/II or 30 college credits with child development focus

Education Service Center Instructional Aide certification (or equivalent)

Job description

Role Mission

ResponsiveEd’s Special EducationInstructional Aide position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching. Special EducationInstructional Aides support the Special Education teacher as they work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities to support their academic needs.

Role Mission

What You’ll Do

Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher and campus administration.

Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.

Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.

Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists.

Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.

Assist in scheduling Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and Individual Evaluations/Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) ensuring that all timeline requirements are met.

Assist in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.

Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular basis, and that the findings are used to make special education services more effective.

Update and send IEP Report Cards to parents at the same time that the general report cards are sent.

Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support general education teachers in accomplishing educational goals of students receiving special education services.

Ensure compliance with all state mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration.

Assist the campus administrator with the Response to Intervention process.

Seek assistance as needed from IDEA Coordination supervisor.

Demonstrate support for the campus's student management policies and assist with behavior management strategies as they relate to students with disabilities.

Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, teachers, and administrators.

Implement ResponsiveEd’s Special Education school board policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.

Compile and maintain all reports, records, and other documents required by law and/or the Director of Special Education.

Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned. NOTE: After normal business hours may include, but is not limited to, Saturday Mandatory State Tutorials.

What You’ll Bring

A passion for students, especially students with disabilities.

Ability and patience to work interactively with students, especially students with disabilities.

Working knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law.

Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities.

Knowledge of and compliance with the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.

Knowledge of the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.

Knowledge of and compliance with Transition.

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization.

Communicate effectively with all levels of students with disabilities, parents, administrative staff, and Campus Directors.

Ability to effectively interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results, state assessments scoring, transcripts, and grade point average.