Aide – Special Education 1:1

Abilene ISD • Hartford, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The role of the special education aide is to help the special education teacher provide for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. The aide will assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. This role works under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Requirements

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and maintain a positive attitude in the work environment
• Ability to use good judgment in problem-solving and decision-making
• Use time productively
• Ability to follow district policies and procedures
• Ability to accept supervisory direction and desire to improve job skills
• Ability to demonstrate tact, courtesy and helpfulness in dealing with staff, students, parents, and visitors to the school

Nice To Haves

• Attend the free AISD Paraprofessional Academy once hired
• Associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
• State Paraprofessional Certification (recommended)
• Some experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

• Support board and administrative policies and decisions.
• Maintain a professional work environment through a positive attitude, punctuality, regular attendance, phone etiquette, and personal appearance.
• Assist the teacher in the preparation of instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.
• Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Assist the teacher with administrative records and preparing required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
• Assist student with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of students, including 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.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with the supervision of students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the principal/designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees