Special Education Aide - Help Students Thrive

EATON HS; Haslet (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Secondary Special Educational Aide for the SEAC program to support special education teachers in classrooms and general education settings. You will assist with self-help, behavior management, and instructional activities under supervision and help maintain student records.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Texas Paraprofessional Aide certification, and ability to manage students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Paraprofessional Aide certification from state of Texas.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of 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

Ability to work with children with dis

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

Physically manage students

General office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Paraprofessional Aide certification (TX)

Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention / Safety Care

Job description

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Secondary Special Educational Aide for the SEAC program to support special education teachers in classrooms and general education settings. You will assist with self-help, behavior management, and instructional activities under supervision and help maintain student records.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, Texas Paraprofessional Aide certification, and ability to manage students with disabilities.