Special Education Instructional Aide

Nbisd New Braunfels Independent School District; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Braunfels Chamber is seeking a paraprofessional to support a special education classroom. The role involves assisting a certified teacher with instructional activities and managing student needs, including behavior and accommodations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, SBEC Educational Aide Certificate, and relevant paraprofessional credentials. You will work on-site assisting with materials, records, and student supervision throughout the day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Educational Aide Certificate issued by SBEC required.
• Paraprofessional Assessment Certificate, Associates Degree or 48 semester hours of college required.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities, follow verbal and written instructions, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of materials and supplies.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required documentation.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Skills

Disability support

Follow instructions

Effective communication

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Educational Aide Certificate (SBEC)

Paraprofessional Assessment Certificate

Associates degree or 48 college hours

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.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Educational Aide Certificate issued by SBEC

Paraprofessional Assessment Certificate, Associates Degree or two years (48 semester hours) of college

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

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1. Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays
2. Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
3. Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of
4. Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required
5. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute

Student Management

1. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including bathroom needs and transferring to and from
2. Help manage behavior of students. This includes interviewing in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as

1. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs while working with individuals or in small
2. Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground
3. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual

Other

1. Maintain
2. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
3. Attend training on physical restraint each
4. Assist with medical logs as

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours ; occasional districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

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