Special Education Aide

Overview

Description/Notes: POSITION: SPECIAL EDUCATION AIDE

REPORTS TO:

PRINCIPAL
SUPERVISES: N/A
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT
SALARY RANGE: $16.50-$20.23 HRLY
WORK DAYS: 182 DAYS

LOCATION:

GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL - GEORGETOWN TX

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in the planning and implementation of academic activities that meets the individual needs of the student. Works as part of a team of educators to create and produce curriculum for students. Responsible for regular notes that reflect the academic and interactive progress of students.

• Assessment testing for newly admitted students
• Support and encouragement to students in assisting them in learning and completing assignments
• Provide behavior and classroom management support
• Feedback on students in the daily milieu
• Documents students' progress on a regular basis
• Other duties as assigned
• Protects confidentiality of students and peers
• Participates in gathering assessment information for each student and, as a team member, plan for student success
• Advocates for and responds to the needs of students
• Approaches responsibilities with enthusiasm, dedication, and energy
• Punctual so the team is in attendance at the start of school
• Performs duties efficiently and is self-motivated to problem solve
• Interacts with students, families, visitors and co-workers with respect
• Approaches others with a positive attitude
• Refrains from gossip
• Offers problem-solving ideas
• Strives for professional excellence
• Follows dress code
• Adheres to policies and procedures
• Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance instructional and behavioral objectives.
• Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned teacher.
• Assist with behavior modification as assigned by teacher.
• Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment (as needed)
• Assist students with personal care tasks, including but not limited to, lavatory, clothing, hygiene, diapering, toileting, and wash-up routines.
• Escort students as assigned by teacher or administrator.
• Assist students with mobility needs such as, lifting and positioning students, lifting in and out of wheelchairs; escorting students in and around the school and on field trips (as needed).
• Monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by teacher, therapist or pathologist.
• Report student concerns directly and expeditiously to teacher and assist with student resolution.
• Assist with breakfast, lunch, snack, including clean-up.
• Maintain various records and files.
• Perform related work as required.

• Requirements: Must have at least one of three following:
• Associate's Degree or higher
• Completed two years of study at an Institute of Higher Education (48 hours)
• Passed a rigorous state or local assessment demonstrating knowledge of, and the ability to assist in; instruction reading; writing and math. Paraprofessional Academy training through Education Service Center
• Educational Aide Certification; must apply when hired
• Knowledge: Previous experience with children in a professional educational setting.
• Ability to plan and carry out activities for students that promote cooperative, support interactions.
• Experience or training implementing behavior support with Special Education students preferred
• COMPETENCIES: CIP, CPR, First Aid, Valid Texas Driver's License, annual required staff development

Salary Range: SALARY RANGE: $16.50-$20.23 HRLY DOE

Benefits: Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums

We offer a comprehensive package of benefit options, including:

• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telehealth
• Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 403b and 457b Investment Plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options
• Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
• Legal Services

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