LifeSkills Special Ed Aide: Empowering Student Growth

Kaufman Independent School Dst; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaufman Independent School District is seeking an Educational Aide to support a special education teacher in a Kaufman, Texas classroom. The role assists with instructional programs, self-help, behavior management, and daily activities for students with disabilities.

The aide will help prepare materials, maintain an orderly classroom, manage records, and support substitute teachers. Primary duties include assisting students with physical needs and supervising them throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Education credentials required to support classroom activities in special education.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Experience with children and disabilities preferred.
• Willingness to follow teacher directions and school policies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional conduct.

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 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.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work with children with dis

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

General office equipment knowledge

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Kaufman Independent School District is seeking an Educational Aide to support a special education teacher in a Kaufman, Texas classroom. The role assists with instructional programs, self-help, behavior management, and daily activities for students with disabilities.

The aide will help prepare materials, maintain an orderly classroom, manage records, and support substitute teachers. Primary duties include assisting students with physical needs and supervising them throughout the school day.