Special Education Assistant - Life Skills

Mesquite-Isd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite-Isd is seeking a Special Education Assistant for Life Skills to support students with disabilities. This role involves collaborating with teachers to implement instructional programs and assist students with their physical and instructional needs. Responsibilities include preparing materials, managing student behavior, and ensuring students' personal care.

The position requires a High School Diploma/GED and provides an opportunity to positively impact students' lives in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively is important.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials.
• Help manage students' behavior under supervision.
• Attend to students' physical needs including personal care.

Skills

Collaborative Work

Working with Children with Disabilities

Following Instructions

Effective Communication

Knowledge of Office Equipment

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Special Education Assistant - Life Skills JobID: 3762

Pay Grade: 3
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE

• To assist the special education teacher in providing for the 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/GED

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Work collaboratively with others
• Work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

EXPERIENCE

• None
• Some experience working with children preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Collaborate with the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Assist with the instructional program under the direct supervision of a certified teacher by adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
• Attend to students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Help manage the behavior of students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
• Report to the teacher any special needs or problems of individual student
• Assist assessment team by administering achievement and/or development tests
• Help supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed
• Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Other School Health and Related Services (SHARS) duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Reading, writing, and effective verbal communication
• Maintaining emotional control under stress
• Exhibiting flexibility in completing job demands
• Standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling frequently
• Lifting paper, books, equipment, and students
• Transferring and positioning students to and from wheelchairs
• Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases
• Experiencing moderate noise level in the work environment

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.