Special Education Assistant - Inclusion - Cross Timbers MS

Cross Timbers Middle; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Timbers Middle in Grapevine, Texas is seeking a Special Education Assistant for Inclusion to support students with a range of needs under professional supervision. The role involves implementing instructional strategies, assisting in classrooms, and helping with behavior management to foster student success.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for prior educational experience, an Educational Aide Certification (or eligibility), and the ability to pass

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associates degree or higher preferred; 48+ hours of study in higher education acceptable.
• Educational Aide Certification may be applied for once employed.
• Pass an academic assessment administered by GCISD.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher to support and reinforce curriculum.
• Assist teachers with lesson plans and development of students’ daily living, behavioral, and educational skills; follow IEP.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Perform record keeping, data collection, and basic clerical functions to support teachers for students with disabilities.
• Monitor students with specialized needs in structured or unstructured environments as needed.
• Support behavior management and de-escalation techniques; assist with crises as trained.

Skills

Adapt classroom work

Assist teachers

Communication with students/parents

Record keeping/data collection

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher

Educational Aide Certification

Job description

Special Education Assistant - Inclusion - Cross Timbers MS

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Cross Timbers Middle - Grapevine, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD

Job Details

• Job ID: 5974801
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Yesterday
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Assistant - Inclusion Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Department/School: Assigned Campus Pay Grade: IS 204

Reports to: Principal Date Revised:

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose is to assist (under professional supervision) in the monitoring and instruction of special education students with a variety of physical, emotional, behavioral, or instructional needs within typical or specialized classroom settings. The employee assists in implementation of instructional, self-help, and behavior management strategies in order to facilitate student success in a variety of settings.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

High School diploma or equivalent

Previous experience in an educational environment preferred;

Pass a academic assessment administered by GCISD;OR

48+ hours of study in higher education, Associates Degree or higher;

An Educational Aide Certification; may be applied for once employed

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Adapt classroom work/homework under the direction of the teacher for the purpose of providing a method to support and/or reinforce classroom curriculum and instruction.
• Assist teachers in implementing lesson plans and/or developing students’ daily living, behavioral, and educational skills. Follows students’ Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Perform record keeping, data collection, and basic clerical functions for the purpose of supporting the teacher in providing services for students with disabilities.
• Monitor students with specialized needs in less structured environments such as playgrounds, lunch, hall, etc. as needed.
• Help maintain behavior of assigned students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and using appropriately trained and approved methods of de-escalation and/or physical restraint.
• Support social, communication, physical, and behavioral needs of students.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Assist campus in limited duty assignments related to special education students as directed by campus administrator.
• Adhere to flexible schedule as provided by campus administrator in conjunction with special education teacher.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as designed by District staff, and as necessary to carry out job responsibilities.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramps, student adapted equipment, personal computer, copier, and audio/visual equipment.

Mental/Physical/Environmental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress in a professional manner.

Frequent standing stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; lifting of students.

Assistance with student hygiene needs may be required.

Intent and Acknowledgment:

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $125.63 Per Day