Specialized Special Ed Teaching Assistant- District Wide

Specialized Special Ed Teaching Assistant - District Wide

Join to apply for the Specialized Special Ed Teaching Assistant - District Wide role at Amarillo Independent School District
.

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.

• High School Diploma & meet the District's 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

• 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 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 and a high degree of literacy and mental capabilities

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

• 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 when necessary District training and protocol to prevent student injury to self or others.
• Initiate first‑aid or handle emergency situations without supervision of school personnel.
• Facilitate relationships between co‑workers, supervisors and students.
• Assist in cleaning bodily wastes and changing diapers.
• Assist in catheterization of students.
• Recognize differences in each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Perform simple errands and tasks for student(s) such as sharpening 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 accept such other responsibilities as may be assigned.