Aide Special Education; Resource​/Inclusion Services - Crockett Middle School

Job Description

The Aide Special Education Resource/Inclusion Services, will provide direct support/services to students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings in order to access the curriculum in the student’s least restrictive environment. The incumbent will assist teacher and staff in performing a variety of tasks by implementing and/or documenting the student’s Individualized Education Plan, including academics, behavior, communication, social and personal care skills.

The incumbent will maintain an environment that is safe and engaging for all students.

• Interact with students in a variety of settings to ensure student safety and engagement (e.g., hallways, classroom, restroom, playground, arrival/departure)
• Assist with classroom management by maintaining alert attention regarding supervision of students at all times in a variety of settings
• Execute behavioral strategies as identified by the teacher based upon ARD documents (e.g., reinforcements, consequences, contingencies)
• Implement academic/functional lessons under the guidance and direction of the teacher in a variety of settings (e.g., large group, small group, or independent practice)
• Assist students with personal care services (e.g., feeding, cleaning, dressing, lifting, positioning, transitioning, toileting, changing) – may be up to, but not more than 50% of the work day
• Collect data, document and chart student progress in collaboration with the teacher
• Work collaboratively with campus staff who interact with students who have special needs
• Attend professional development as assigned or required by campus and/or district

• Record implementation of services and supports on approved logs (e.g., inclusive support logs, accommodation logs)
• Routinely collect data on IEP targets and behavior (skills development and mastery) in collaboration with the teacher
• Maintain confidentiality of student information

• Prepare instructional materials under the guidance and direction of the teacher

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum of 48 college hours or passing score on the Para Professional assessment of Knowledge and Skills Test
• Texas Educational Aide Certification preferred or required to obtain once hired
• De‑Escalation/Restraint Certification preferred or required to obtain once hired (district‑provided training)
• Proficient in using Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas both verbally and in writing

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work‑related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to…