Special Education ECSE Aide

Kaufman Independent School Dst; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaufman Independent School District is seeking an Educational Aide to support a special education classroom in Kaufman, TX. Under supervision of a certified teacher, you will help prepare instructional materials and assist students with disabilities with daily activities.

The role involves classroom maintenance, behavior support, and supervising students during meals, bus transportation, and outdoor times. Requires high school diploma or GED and a Texas educational aide certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a Texas educational aide certificate.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities and follow instructions.
• Experience with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instructional materials and classroom displays; maintain an orderly classroom.
• Assist with student transfers, daily living activities, and personal care as needed.
• Support with behavior management and crisis interventions as required.
• Supervise students during meals, bus, and outdoor activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in staff meetings.

Skills

Ability to follow verbal and written

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of general office equipment

Ability to work with children with dis

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 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.

Primary Purpose

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in 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
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience

Some experience working with children

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.

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. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• 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.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Equipment Used

Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
Works 178 school days annually.
Starting Pay: $13.00 per hour