Special Education Inclusion Aide - Dodd Elementary

Krum ISD; Krum (TX); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Krum ISD is seeking a Special Education Aide - High Needs to support students in a self-contained classroom. Under supervision of the teacher and principal, you will assist with instructional materials, behavior management, and student care.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, Texas educational aide certificate, and experience with children. This is a full-time, on-site position with duties across instructional support, student management, and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED
• Associate's degree or two years of college
• 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
• Some experience working with children

Aufgaben

• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities including transfers, lifting, positioning, and personal care as needed.
• Help manage behavior and intervene in crisis situations as needed.
• Recognize and adapt to individual student needs and conduct instructional exercises.
• Supervise students during the day including lunchroom, bus, and playground.

Kenntnisse

Ability to work with children with a

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

General office equipment knowledge

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or 2 years of college

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

Office equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Job Title: Special Education Aide - High Needs Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt

Reports to: Principal and teacher(s) Date Revised: 2/25/26

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. 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 hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Have met formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

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; 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.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > General Special Education

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Robert Butler , HR
• 1200 Bobcat Blvd.
• Krum, Texas 76249
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]