Special Education Assistant

Everman ISD; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Everman ISD is seeking a dedicated individual to assist special education teachers in meeting the needs of students with disabilities.

The role involves providing instructional support, managing student behavior, and assisting with personal care. A high school diploma and a valid Texas educational aide certificate are required, along with the ability to communicate effectively and work with children with disabilities. Experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Some experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Support assigned students in general education classrooms.

Skills

Ability to work with children with disabilities

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Primary Purpose

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self‑help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED, valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work with children with disabilities, follow verbal and written instructions, communicate effectively, knowledge of general office equipment.
• Experience: Some experience working with children preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a 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.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Support assigned students in all settings including general education classrooms.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.

Student Management

• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students; intervene in crisis situations and restrain disruptive or dangerous behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, playground).
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Ride with the students on the buses as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Punctuality in all areas.
• Maintain a positive attitude and act as a positive role model for all students.
• Reliability in all areas of work.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policies.
• Exemplify high standards of ethical conduct as described in board policy.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, audiovisual equipment, assistive technology equipment or additional technology as needed by a student from his IEP.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.