Special Education Assistant III — Inclusive Support & IEP

Fort Worth ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a Teacher Assistant III for Special Education to support students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. You will assist with IEP implementation, reinforce instructional programs, and collaborate with certificed staff to foster inclusive learning.

Responsibilities include small-group instruction, behavior support, classroom preparation, and helping with daily living activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Qualifications: Accredited High School diploma, GED, or Texas Certificate of High School Equivalency.
• Certification: Obtain valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Experience: Two years experience working with children.
• Language: Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred in some settings.

Responsibilities

• Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, science, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Works with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assists in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assists students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement if IEP objectives, and so forth.
• Participates in IEP process and serves as resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assists students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living, and helps students achieve their maximum potential to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Accompanies students on field trips for the purpose of assisting with supervision.

Job description

Fort Worth ISD is seeking a Teacher Assistant III for Special Education to support students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. You will assist with IEP implementation, reinforce instructional programs, and collaborate with certificed staff to foster inclusive learning.

Responsibilities include small-group instruction, behavior support, classroom preparation, and helping with daily living activities as needed.