GISD SPED Instructional Aide

Special Education Classroom Aide

Assist teacher in preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements. Works under the supervision of a certified teacher.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
  
  High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

• Some experience working with children

Working Conditions:

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
• Ability to move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instructional Support:
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Student Management:
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Other:
• Participate in staff development training to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Assist in toileting needs, including providing diaper changing for Special Education students.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:
Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt