Special Education Aide: Inspire Learning & Student Growth

Denton Independent School District

Denton (TX)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 27,000

Full time

47 hours ago
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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

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