Special Education LIFE Aide (26-27 SY) - Irving HS

Irving ISD; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Irving ISD is seeking a Special Education Aide to support the classroom, assist the SPED teacher, and help with personal care and instructional tasks for students with disabilities.

You will work under a certified teacher and principal supervision, ensuring confidentiality, safety, and adherence to district policies while assisting with individualized tasks and group activities.

Qualifications

• Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate or higher and HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities and follow instructions.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Keep accurate records of students with disabilities and furnish to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, playground, and community.
• Assist teacher in maintaining, copying, transferring confidential folders as required.
• Assist special needs students with tasks including transferring to/from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, feeding, bathroom needs, personal hygiene.
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention.
• Adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative, emotional, and safety needs through in-service and/or teacher direction.
• Prepare materials for individual students or small groups to develop skills under teacher direction.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies.
• Participate in staff development, meetings, and special events as assigned.

Skills

Work with children with disabilities

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communication & interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Aide

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Funding Source: Local or Federal

Reports To: Principal

Pay Grade: 035 (187 Days)

Department: Assigned Campus

Date Revised: May 2021

This position is eligible for a Letter of Reasonable Assurance.

Primary Purpose

Assist the special education teacher to provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs, personal care needs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification: Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate; High School Diploma or GED.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Minimum Experience: Experience working with children/students, parents, or persons with disabilities.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Maintain confidentiality
• Keep accurate records of students with disabilities and furnish to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, playground, and community
• Assist teacher in maintaining, copying, transferring confidential folders as required
• Assist special needs students with individual tasks as may be required including, but not limited to, transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, feeding, bathroom needs, personal hygiene
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, emotional, and safety needs through in‑service and/or teacher direction
• Work with and/or prepare materials for individual students or small groups to develop skills through instructional activities under teacher direction
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned

Equipment Used

Copier, facsimile, computer/peripherals, adaptive equipment

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem‑solving skill while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making. May be required to lift or transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities. Possible exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional irregular hours.

Safety

Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.