Life Skills Aide

Aide, Special Education Program

Reports To:

Principal/Special Education Work Days: 183 Days Teacher

Department/School:
Assigned Campus Date Revised: 07/24

Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt Hours Worked: 7.5

Funding Source:
Local

Support the special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting.

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.

High school diploma or GED Valid Texas educational aide certificate One of the following:

• Passing score on the District's assessment test
• 60 college hours
• Associate Degree

Ability to work well with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Knowledge of general office equipment Bilingual preferred Collaboration, team player

One year experience working with children Will obtain CPI training during first year Bilingual preferred

1. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.

2. Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene and changing diapers.

3. Assist in managing the behavior of students.

4. Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.

5. Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

6. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, playground community based instruction and inclusion classes.

7. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.

8. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

9. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.

10. Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

11. Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports.

12. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

13. Maintain confidentiality during school day and in the community.

14. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed.

15. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.

16. Have regular attendance, be dependable and punctual.

17. Make time to staff/communicate regularly with teacher.

18. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Wheelchair, ramps, personal computer, copier, positioning equipment, word processor, audio-visual equipment, laminator and assistive technology devices.

Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal), maintain emotional control under stress

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling, and regular heavy lifting of students Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases Regular attendance

The foregoing statements are intended to 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.

Approved by Date Reviewed by Date