Instructional Aide - Special Education- BDP/LEAD-Districtwide

Texas City Indep School Dist; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas City Independent School District is seeking an Instructional Aide for Special Education (BDP/LEAD-Districtwide). You will support a certified teacher in providing for the educational and physical needs of students with disabilities in a districtwide SPED setting.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining the classroom, assisting with records, and supervising students during the day, including lunchroom and buses. Aide certification and HS diploma are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.
• 48+ college hours or Paraprofessionals' Assessment completion if <48 college hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials & classroom displays.
• Maintain neat, orderly classroom & conduct inventory checks.
• Assist with equipment care & maintenance.
• Keep administrative records & reports required by teacher.
• Provide orientation to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities and personal care as needed.
• Help manage behavior and support safety in crises.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Follow verbal and written instructions

Effective communication

General office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

48+ college hours or Paraprofessionals' Assessment

Job description

Instructional Aide - Special Education- BDP/LEAD-Districtwide

Job Description

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 educational aide certificate

48 plus college hours or successful completion of the Paraprofessionals' Assessment of Competencies' test if applicant has less than 48 college hours.

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

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

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

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Days Employed: 187

Salary: Commensurate with TCISD hiring salary guide

Position Type: Full-Time

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Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

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