Aide - Special Ed - One on One

Waxahachie ISD•Waxahachie, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists a special education teacher in meeting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities within a special education setting. The aide will support the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instructional strategies. 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., church schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar).
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.
Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel.
Frequent stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, pulling, pushing, grasping.
Frequent talking, hearing, and seeing.
Use of repetitive motions.
Frequent lifting and/or moving at least 50 pounds of materials or children.
Frequent de-escalation of physical aggression, including the use of safe, non-harmful physical restraint procedures.
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 with classroom management and 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 and assist with equipment inventory, care, and maintenance.
Help the teacher 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, lifting, 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.