Aide, Life Skills

Description

Provide instructional assistance to students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher. Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing classroom activities.

As a Special Education Assistant, you will support classroom instruction, student behavior management, and administrative tasks to create a supportive learning environment.

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of a teacher, working with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classrooms.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom (lunchroom, bus, playground duty).
• Inform teacher about special needs or problems of individual students.

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  None.
• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
• Posture:
  Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping.
• Motion:
  Moderate walking.
• Lifting:
  Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment:
  Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, inclement weather); exposure to noise.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Flexibility in time schedules, maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions and deadlines.
• Physical Demands:
  High physical stamina, repetitive hand motions, strenuous walking, standing, climbing, heavy lifting and carrying (20‑50 pounds), work on uneven surfaces, ladders, and/or scaffolding.
• Environmental Factors:
  Exposure to hot/cold temperatures, dust, toxic chemicals and materials, occasional prolonged irregular hours, frequent working alone.

• Education/Certification:
  
  High school diploma or GED. Preferably associate's degree or two years of college study.
• Experience:
  
  Valid Texas driver's license.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics. Ability to work well with children. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions. Team-oriented and self-motivated. Neat in appearance.

Non-exempt.

Salary: (information not provided).