Special Education Instructional aide Upper Grades 6-12

Responsive Education Solutions; Flower Mound (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ResponsiveEd is seeking an Instructional Aide in Special Education to support students with a wide range of disabilities under the guidance of teachers and campus administration.

You will assist with IEPs, ARD meetings, data collection, and collaboration with therapists, while maintaining records and communicating with families.

The role requires patience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to district policies and school guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent.
• Must satisfy ONE of the following requirements: three creditable years of experience as either an Educational Aide I or II; or 30 college hours with emphasis on child growth and development; or completion of an Education Service Center Instructional Aide certification course.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher and campus administration.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with professionals such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Assist in scheduling ARD meetings and REED evaluations ensuring timelines are met.
• Assist in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.
• Ensure student progress is evaluated regularly and findings used to improve services.
• Update and send IEP Report Cards to parents alongside general report cards.
• Plan resources and materials to support general education goals for students in special education.
• Ensure compliance with state mandated assessments and alternative assessments.
• Assist with the Response to Intervention process.
• Seek assistance from IDEA Coordination supervisor.
• Support campus policies and behavior management for students with disabilities.
• Establish open communication with parents, students, teachers, and administrators.
• Implement school board policies and guidelines for special education.
• Compile and maintain reports and documents required by law.
• Perform special projects outside normal hours as assigned.

Skills

Student focus

Patience with students

Special ed law knowledge

ARD/IEP process

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Tech literacy

Communication skills

Curriculum software

Staff collaboration

Policy & data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience with students/parents per superintendent

Three years as Educational Aide I/II

30 college hours in child development

Education Service Center Instructional Aide cert

Job description

Role Mission

ResponsiveEd’s Special EducationInstructional Aide position is ideal for a candidate looking to gain valuable experience in Special Education teaching. Special EducationInstructional Aides support the Special Education teacher as they work with students who have a wide range of learning, cognitive, emotional, and physical disabilities to support their academic needs.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the classroom teacher and campus administration.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans for the students and monitor their progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside of the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, social workers, occupational and physical therapists.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student records.
• Assist in scheduling Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and Individual Evaluations/Review of Existing Evaluation Data (REED) ensuring that all timeline requirements are met.
• Assist in acquiring contracted service providers as needed.
• Ensure that student progress is evaluated on a regular basis, and that the findings are used to make special education services more effective.
• Update and send IEP Report Cards to parents at the same time that the general report cards are sent.
• Plan the necessary time, resources, and materials to support general education teachers in accomplishing educational goals of students receiving special education services.
• Ensure compliance with all state mandated assessments and alternative assessments, including their selection and administration.
• Assist the campus administrator with the Response to Intervention process.
• Seek assistance as needed from IDEA Coordination supervisor.
• Demonstrate support for the campus's student management policies and assist with behavior management strategies as they relate to students with disabilities.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, teachers, and administrators.
• Implement ResponsiveEd’s Special Education school board policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.
• Compile and maintain all reports, records, and other documents required by law and/or the Director of Special Education.
• Perform special projects, during and after normal business hours, and other duties as assigned. NOTE: After normal business hours may include, but is not limited to, Saturday Mandatory State Tutorials.

What You’ll Bring

• A passion for students, especially students with disabilities.
• Ability and patience to work interactively with students, especially students with disabilities.
• Working knowledge of and compliance with federal and state special education law.
• Working knowledge of and compliance with individualized services for students with disabilities.
• Knowledge of and compliance with the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.
• Knowledge of the development and implementation of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.
• Knowledge of and compliance with Transition.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Learn and implement teaching curriculum software programs and instruct students on utilization.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of students with disabilities, parents, administrative staff, and Campus Directors.
• Ability to effectively interpret policy, procedures, and student data such as diagnostic test results, state assessments scoring, transcripts, and grade point average.
• Ability to transition with district, campus, and/or department changes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with and receive guidance from supervisors
• Manage multiple priorities effectively.

Education And Experience

Prior to providing services, Special Education Instructional Aides must meet the following requirements:

• Must be a high school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate;
• Have experience working with students or parents as approved by the employing superintendent
• Have satisfied ONE of the following requirements:
• Have three creditable years of experience as either an Educational Aide I or II
• Have 30 semester hours of college credit with some emphasis on child growth and development or related subject areas
• Completion of an Education Service CenterInstructional Aide certification course