Special Education Aide

North Lamar Independent School; Paris (TX); In loco; USD 25.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

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North Lamar Independent School is seeking a dedicated educational aide to support a special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. The role includes assisting with materials, managing the classroom, and ensuring safety during activities throughout the day.

The position requires a Texas educational aide certificate and a high school diploma or GED.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate required.

Mansioni

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist 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 including transferring to and from wheelchairs.
• Assist with feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior and participate in crisis intervention as needed.
• Adapt instruction to meet each student's medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Supervise students inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, playground).
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Conoscenze

Ability to work with children withDis.

Follow verbal instructions

Follow written instructions

Effective communication

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Strumenti

Wheelchair lift

Ramp

Personal computer

Copier

Audiovisual equipment

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Job Description

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

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Duties And Responsibilities

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.

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.

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