7975- Special Education ATP Aide Plus

SpEd ATP Aide

Participate as a member of the Special Education Adult Transition Services Program and provide overall support and training to students with disabilities as they transition from the high school setting to their post secondary setting. Work under general supervision of executive director for special education and immediate direction of a certified special education teacher.

Qualification:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate PAC Test (No Child Left Behind) / 48 College Hours Bilingual Test (if applicable) Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to work with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

Two years experience working with children

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support Assist teacher by preparing instructional materials. Assist teacher in re-teaching IEP related goals and objectives. Assist teacher with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment. Assist teacher in maintaining administrative records (data collection) and preparing required reports. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers. Assist teacher in routine Adult Transition Program management duties. Assist in orienting students to their Adult Transition Program schedule and/or supervising/shadowing students in the community setting Student Management.

Be aware of student's various medical concerns, condition. Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning. Ability to push and pull up to 35 lbs. Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene. Assist teacher in managing behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.

Assume 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. Assist supervising students throughout the school day including community settings. Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students. Maintain confidentiality. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

Uphold and enforce school district rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy. Assist VOCEX program as demands are presented. Produce weekly master schedule for Job Coaches. Be responsible for Spanish written correspondence. Maintain the Potential Employer Database. Assist with ATS research topics for training purposes. Be the Community Liaison for potential employers. Collect data for Indicator 14. Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; interpret policy, procedures, and data, coordinate district functions. Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, and kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students, equipment, and materials. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.