Aide – Special Education - Behavioral

Abilene ISD • Hartford, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Ability to work well with students/children
• Ability to communicate effectively

Nice To Haves

• Some experience working with children preferred

Responsibilities

• Support board and administrative policies and decisions.
• Maintain 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 behavior of 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.
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
• Assist with the supervision of students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep 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