Aide - Special Education

Abilene Independent School District•Abilene, TX

52d•Onsite

About The Position

Primary Purpose: 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 hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
Attend the free AISD Paraprofessional Academy once hired or; Associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
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

State Paraprofessional Certification (recommended)
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