Special Education Support Specialist

Everman ISD; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Everman ISD seeks a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support a teacher in a junior high setting in Fort Worth, TX. You will assist with instructional programs, self-help and behavior support under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, maintaining order, assisting with records, and helping students with physical needs, including mobility and personal care. Bus duty and confidentiality are part of the role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas educational aide certificate required.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Support assigned students in all settings including general education classrooms.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Ride with the students on the buses as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Punctuality in all areas.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Positive role model for all students.
• Reliability in all areas of work.
• Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policies.
• Exemplifies high standards of ethical conduct as described in board policy.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Disability support

Instruction following

Clear communication

Office equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas educational aide certificate

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

Everman ISD seeks a dedicated Special Education Assistant to support a teacher in a junior high setting in Fort Worth, TX. You will assist with instructional programs, self-help and behavior support under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, maintaining order, assisting with records, and helping students with physical needs, including mobility and personal care. Bus duty and confidentiality are part of the role.