Special Education Classroom Aide

Connally ISD; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Connally ISD seeks an instructional aide to help meet the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. You will assist in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional activities under supervision of a certified teacher.

This role involves preparing materials, maintaining a neat classroom, and assisting with reports and substitutes. You will support safe, effective learning throughout the school day and participate in staff

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree or two years of college coursework.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

Skills

Communication

Instructional support

Disability support

Following instructions

Office equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree / two years of college

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

Connally ISD seeks an instructional aide to help meet the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. You will assist in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional activities under supervision of a certified teacher.

This role involves preparing materials, maintaining a neat classroom, and assisting with reports and substitutes. You will support safe, effective learning throughout the school day and participate in staff