Special Education Aide — Classroom Support & Student Care

Northwest Independent School District; Texas; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Independent School District seeks a Special Education Teacher Aide - Specialized Program Unit to assist in delivering instructional support for students with significant disabilities. The aide helps with self-care, behavior management and classroom activities under a certified teacher's direction.

Responsibilities include assisting in therapy programs, maintaining records, and participating in trainings.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Paraprofessional Aide certification from the state of Texas is required.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Familiarity with general office equipment.
• Ability to physically manage students with motor/behavioral difficulties.
• Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention and/or Safety Care.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education aides.
• Participate in training related to special education students.
• Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program for each student.
• Assist in maintaining student records and audit folders.
• Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills.
• Assist with helping students in self-care activities such as feeding, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene.
• Assist with student supervision inside and outside the classroom; lunch, recess, outdoor activities, transitions, field trips, and loading and unloading the bus.
• Assist in implementing the therapy programs that may require lifting, positioning and transferring to and from wheelchairs, standers, walkers, chairs and the floor.
• Assist in carrying out behavior interventions.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers (Guest Educators).
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Use appropriate district approved physical safety techniques including restraint.
• Dress and shoes appropriate to job responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Work with children with disabilities

Office equipment knowledge

Physical management of students

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional Aide certification (Texas)

Crisis Prevention Intervention certification

Safety Care certification

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

Northwest Independent School District seeks a Special Education Teacher Aide - Specialized Program Unit to assist in delivering instructional support for students with significant disabilities. The aide helps with self-care, behavior management and classroom activities under a certified teacher's direction.

Responsibilities include assisting in therapy programs, maintaining records, and participating in trainings.