Instructional Assistant, Special Education Self-Contained

Instructional Assistant, Special Education Self-Contained

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This range is provided by McAllen ISD. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$15.30/hr - $21.34/hr

Primary Purpose

To assist the classroom teacher in providing curriculum activities and experiences designed to their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth of all special education students.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions; ability to work with emotionally, physically and/or mentally impaired students; ability to maintain composure under stressful conditions; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Experience

• Basic computer skills performed, preferred
• Background in working with special needs children or adults, preferred

Major Responsibilities And Duties/Essential Functions

• Assist teacher in daily classroom operations and help provide a supportive learning environment.
• Assist with behavior management and medical needs of students.
• Assist in supervising students throughout the workday.
• Feed or help students feed themselves.
• Assist with special toileting needs.
• Monitor students to and from buses, in cafeteria, in inclusion classrooms and in hallways to and from activities.
• Sanitize room and equipment.
• Assist teachers in planning and preparation of instructional materials.
• Under supervision of the special education teacher, work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Computer, copiers, multimedia equipment, and other office or classroom machines.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands:
Ability to make rational decisions under stressful circumstances; deal with special needs children in a caring, supportive, but non-emotional manner.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Ability to lift or move at least 40 pounds and push over 100 pounds; must be able to work in a noisy environment; ability to provide for sanitation needs and student hygiene; assist in restraining students in crisis situations.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Education and Training

Industries

Education Administration Programs

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