Aide - Special Ed - 1 on 1

Waxahachie ISD • Waxahachie, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports special education teachers in meeting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities within a special education setting. The aide will assist in implementing classroom programs, including those focused on self-help, behavior management, and instruction. This role operates under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, two years of study, or 48 hours at an institution of higher learning.
• Paraprofessional Aide Certification required (can be obtained once employed).
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to organize and be detail-oriented.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to provide instruction to individual or small groups of students.
• Physically and emotionally able to perform assigned tasks.
• Ability to communicate and work with students.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others.
• Experience working with students (e.g., in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience).
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
• Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations.
• Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality.
• Demonstrates respect and courtesy to peers and visitors and assists fellow workers willingly.
• Avoids speaking ill of the district and district personnel.
• Ability to deescalate physical aggression including the use of safe, non-harmful physical restraint procedures.
• Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction to students under the supervision of a teacher.
• Conduct instructional exercises, working with individual students or small groups.
• Assist in classroom management.
• Conduct parent involvement activities.
• Help prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Supervise students before, during, and after school, including during bus loading/unloading, playground, cafeteria, and learning environments.
• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transfers from wheelchairs and positioning.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage student behavior, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous behavior as needed.
• Learn and adapt 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.
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Participate in staff development training programs.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED