Specialized Special Ed Teaching Assistant - District Wide

Amarillo ISD; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo ISD in Amarillo, Texas, is seeking a dedicated educational aide to support students with disabilities in self-contained classrooms and inclusion settings. The role involves assisting in instruction, behavior management, and daily routines under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant college credits, with a Texas Educational Aide Certificate preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate or 48 college credits.
• Associates degree or 48 college credits is acceptable with TX Educational Aide Certificate.
• Must meet district requirements under ESSA and the district’s qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with disabilities in self-contained classrooms and inclusion settings.
• Support classroom instruction and behavior management under a certified teacher.
• Provide student supervision and assist with daily routines, transfer and personal care as needed.
• Assist in developing instructional materials and maintaining student files.
• Follow district safety protocols and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Literacy

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree or 48 college credits

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

Primary Purpose

Help meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities predominantly in a self-contained classroom but also in an inclusion setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification:
High School Diploma
and meet the Districts formal academic assessment required by Every Student Succeeds Act
Associates (or higher) degree
OR 48 college credit hours
Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
Meet the rigorous standard of quality required by the district

Special Knowledge/Skills

Work with students with disabilities who have difficulty with academics, behavior, social skills, and various physical needs
Work in a variety of jobs, time schedules and with a variety of people
Work harmoniously with student, parents, and school personnel
Follow written and/or oral directions and to exercise good judgment
Change assignment or duties during the year to meet the needs of students as students enter or exit programs
Travel to various locations throughout the district- if needed
Effective verbal and written communication skills as well as a high degree of literacy and mental capabilities
Work Conditions
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students
Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking and reaching
Lifting: Up to 45 pounds or over, positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting nonambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Minimum Experience

The experience of having worked with students and parents is preferred. This experience may be work in church-related school, day camps, youth groups, and private schools, licensed day-care centers or similar experiences.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Work closely with classroom teacher at campus where assigned.
• Work closely with classroom teacher at campus where assigned.
• Participate in District staff development programs.
• Provide on-going student support and/or assistance in the classroom.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Assist the student(s) in such physical tasks as putting on and taking off outerwear, moving from room to room, etc.
• Give appropriate praise and strive to ensure that each student is successful.
• Intervene physically using when necessary District training and protocol to prevent student injury to self or others.
• Initiate first-aid or handles emergency situations without supervision of school personnel.
• Facilitate relationships between co-workers, supervisors and students.Assist in cleaning of bodily wastes and changing diapers.
• Assist in catheterization of students.
• Recognize differences in each students special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Perform simple errands and tasks for student(s) such as shar ening pencils, carrying lunch trays, accompanying student(s) to the office or nurse.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist in developing instructional materials and maintaining student files.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.51 per hour