Aide - SPED - Specialized Job Waller Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Aide - SPED - Specialized Support
Location: Waller

Paraprofessional-Inclusive Practices Specialized Support

Reports to:

Principal

Wage/Hour Status:
Non-Exempt

Dept./School:
Assigned Campus

Pay Grade: CP2

Annual Work Days Scheduled: 187

Date Revised: 6/17/2024

Primary

Purpose:

Under the supervision of a certified special education teacher, assists with the physical, social, emotional, and instructional needs of students with disabilities in the general education, bilingual and/or special education resource setting. Assist in the implementation of classroom programs for instruction, self-help and behavior management. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of the general and/or special education teacher(s).

Inclusive practices services are provided by paraprofessionals within the general education setting, and can encompass a wide range of supports including, but not limited to, direct/in-class support (ICS) within a general education setting, indirect support to general education staff on behalf of the student, and/or services in a special education resource setting.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Texas Education Aide Certification Preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Ability to work well with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written directives
Ability to communicate effectively
Bilingual (preferred)

Experience:

Two years experience working with children

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

Adapt instructional materials under the direction of the teacher

Work one-one-one and/or in small groups as directed by the teacher

Collect data regarding student progress

Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

Help with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.

Help teacher keep administrative records and prepared required reports

Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Social, Emotional, Behavioral, Functional Support

Help manage the behavior of assigned 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.

Assist students with disabilities according to individual needs for instruction (primary), transferring to and from wheelchair, lifting, positioning, signing, and other needs as assigned.

Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student's special academic (primary), medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.

Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher as needed.

Assist in supervising students throughout the day; inside and outside the classroom; in the cafeteria, in the hallway, at the drop-off/pick-up line and bus stop, on the bus, on the playground, on field trips; before and after school hours when in the school's care; and at other times and locations as assigned.

Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.

Professional Growth and Development

Maintain familiarity with district curriculum and initiatives to better serve the needs of students.

Other

May be required to assist with specialized services on occasion such as, ISET, RESET, ECSE, CANS, and/or SAILS.

Maintain confidentiality

General Employee Requirements:

Quality of Work – complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.
Quantity of Work – demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.
Work Habits – display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.
Communication – communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.
Dependability – adhere to time frames, monitor projects and…