Special Education LIFE Aide (26-27 SY) - Townley ES

Townley ES; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Townley ES in Irving, Texas is seeking a Special Education LIFE Aide to support students with disabilities within a functional environment. You’ll assist the teacher with personal care, classroom activities, and behavior management, under supervision.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, safety, and customized support for each student. The position requires an Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate or equivalent and a High School Diploma or GED, with duties spanning supervision,

Qualifications

• Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working with children/students, parents, or persons with disabilities.

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, including lunchroom, bus duty, playground and community.
• Assist teacher in maintaining, copying, transferring confidential folders as required.
• Assist special needs students with individual tasks including transferring to/from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, feeding, bathroom needs.
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention.
• Adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative, emotional, and safety needs as directed.
• Prepare materials for individuals or small groups to develop skills under teacher direction.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, regulations, and policies.
• Participate in staff development and events as assigned.

Skills

Work with children with disabilities

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Copier

Facsimile

Computer peripherals

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Job Description

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE LEARNING

IN A FUNCTIONAL ENVIRONMENT (LIFE)

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Special Education Aide

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

FUNDING SOURCE: Local or Federal

PAY GRADE: 035 (187 Days)

DEPARTMENT: Assigned Campus

DATE REVISED: May2021

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:

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

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 directionKeep 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 RESPONSBILITIES:

None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 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

Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making 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.

Special Education LIFE Aide (26-27 SY) - Townley ES

Irving ISD Townley ES - Irving, Texas Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Irving ISD

Job Details

Job ID: 5946792

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.07 to $22.35 Per Hour

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Special Education > Life Skills

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Anne Clark , Principal
• Townley ES
• Email: [e-mail]