Special Education Aide: Inspire Learning & Student Growth

Denton Independent School District; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton Independent School District McNair Elementary in Denton, Texas seeks a Special Education General Aide to support instructional activities for students with disabilities under supervision of a certified teacher and campus principal. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, assisting with testing, managing student behavior, and aiding daily classroom operations.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Texas aide certificate or ability to obtain, and some experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a rigorous content-oriented exam.
• Associate degree or 48 semester hours of college credit.
• Current Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain.
• Some experience working with children.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain 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.
• Assist students with physical disabilities and daily care.
• Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Works with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instruction assigned by teacher.
• Helps supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keeps teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to work well with children w/=

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Follow written and verbal instructions

Discretion / confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 48 semester hours

Tools

Wheelchair lift and ramp

Job description

Denton Independent School District McNair Elementary in Denton, Texas seeks a Special Education General Aide to support instructional activities for students with disabilities under supervision of a certified teacher and campus principal. Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, assisting with testing, managing student behavior, and aiding daily classroom operations.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Texas aide certificate or ability to obtain, and some experience