Special Education Resource/Inclusion Aide (26-27 SY) - Singley

Irving ISD; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Irving Independent School District is seeking a Special Education Aide to assist a certified teacher and diagnostician in implementing classroom programs for students with disabilities. The role involves helping with self-help, behavior management, and instructional tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include supervising students across campus, maintaining confidential records, and preparing instructional materials while upholding district policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate or equivalent.
• High School Diploma or GED or higher.
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities and follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality and accurate records of students with disabilities.
• Assist in supervising students during school hours and during lunchroom, bus duty, playground and community activities.
• Assist teachers and diagnosticians with individualized tasks and preparing materials.
• Support students with medical, physical, communicative, emotional, or safety needs as directed.

Skills

Empathy with children

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Education

Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Goal

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

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

JOB TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: Para 030/187 days

DEPARTMENT: Assigned Campus

Job Goal

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

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

• Experience working with children/students, parents, or persons with disabilities

Major Performance 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 and/or diagnostician 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
• Perform other duties that enhance the safety, security, and instructional needs of the campus as requested
• 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

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• 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

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.