Paraprofessional SPED Self-Contained- Lovelady HS

Princeton Independent School District; Princeton (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Independent School District is seeking a Special Education Aide for a self-contained classroom. The role supports students with disabilities, assists in implementing classroom programs, and helps with behavior management and instructional activities under supervision.

Responsibilities include preparing materials, maintaining a clean classroom, managing equipment, keeping records, and assisting substitute teachers as needed. Prior experience with children is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of college or an associate degree may meet education requirements.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist with administrative records and required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Support students with disabilities in daily activities and transitions.

Skills

Disability support

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or 2 years of college

Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Job Title:

Special Education Aide Self-Contained

Exemption Status/Test:

Nonexempt

Reports to:

Principal and teacher(s)

Dept./School:

Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. 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 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
• 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; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• 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.

Other:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

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 nonambulatory 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