Special Education FLS Aide

Special Education FLS Aide

Rivera Elementary, Denton, Texas

Assists the teacher in providing for the instructional needs of students with disabilities in educational settings. Assists in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs. Works under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a rigorous content-oriented exam
• Associate degree or 48 semester hours of college credit

Certification

• Current Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain

Experience

• Some experience working with children

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to exercise good judgment in handling confidential information
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills

Instructional Support

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

• 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.
• Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for full duty day supervision of assigned students.

Other Related Duties

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participate in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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