Special Education Aide: Inclusive Student Support

Irving ISD; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving ISD is seeking a Special Education Aide to assist the certified teacher and diagnostician in supporting students with disabilities. You will help implement classroom programs, support self-help and behavioral strategies, and contribute to safe, inclusive learning environments.

The role requires attention to confidentiality, teamwork with the school staff, and the ability to assist with mobility and daily care tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality
• Keep accurate records of students with disabilities and furnish to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, playground, and community
• Assist teacher and/or diagnostician in maintaining, copying, transferring confidential folders as required
• Assist special needs students with individual tasks as may be required including, but not limited to, transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, feeding, bathroom needs, personal hygiene
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, emotional, and safety needs through in-service and/or teacher direction
• Work with and/or prepare materials for individual students or small groups to develop skills through instructional activities under teacher direction
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Perform other duties that enhance the safety, security, and instructional needs of the campus as requested
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned

Skills

Ability to work well with children

Ability to follow verbal instructions

Effective communication, interpersonal

Education

Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Copier, facsimile, computer/peripherals, adaptive equipment

Job description

Job Goal

Assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher and/or diagnostician.

JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: Para 030/187 days

Job Goal

Assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher and/or diagnostician.

Qualifications

Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Experience

Experience working with children/students, parents, or persons with disabilities

Major Performance Responsibilities And Duties

• Maintain confidentiality
• Keep accurate records of students with disabilities and furnish to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, playground, and community
• Assist teacher and/or diagnostician in maintaining, copying, transferring confidential folders as required
• Assist special needs students with individual tasks as may be required including, but not limited to, transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, feeding, bathroom needs, personal hygiene
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, emotional, and safety needs through in-service and/or teacher direction
• Work with and/or prepare materials for individual students or small groups to develop skills through instructional activities under teacher direction
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Perform other duties that enhance the safety, security, and instructional needs of the campus as requested
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned
  
  

Equipment Used

Copier, facsimile, computer/peripherals, adaptive equipment

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress

May be required to lift or transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities

Possible exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.