Special Education Aide

Reno Elementary; Azle (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Reno Elementary in Texas seeks a dedicated Instructional Aide to support in a self-contained classroom. You will assist in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional activities under supervision of a certified teacher.

The role involves helping prepare materials, maintaining an orderly classroom, assisting with inventory and records, and guiding substitute teachers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree or 2 years of college preferred.
• Strong ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Familiarity with general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays (Instructional Support).
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and assist with inventory and equipment care (Instructional Support).
• Keep administrative records and assist with required reports (Instructional Support).
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers (Instructional Support).
• Monitor and manage student behavior, support individual or small-group motor skills development (Student Management).
• Supervise students during breaks and transitions (Student Management).
• Maintain confidentiality (Other).

Skills

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Office equipment

Experience with children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or 2 years college

Job description

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students 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*

Special Knowledge/Skills:

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

• 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.