ES- Instructional Aide Sped-Inclusion

South San Antonio Independent School District • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Aide Sped-Inclusion assists teachers with delivering instructional and special education services to students with special needs and provides additional student support as needed. The role works with individual students and small groups, supports students according to ARD/IEPs, and helps supervise students throughout the school day. The position is assigned to a campus, reports to the Principal and Teacher(s), is non-exempt, and is scheduled for 187 days.

The position requires the ability to work with students with severe learning, physical, and/or emotional disabilities, including providing physical support, assisting with adaptive equipment, and, under specific circumstances, physically restraining students who are in danger or may harm themselves or others. Duties may also include toileting, feeding, and lifting students with special needs. The work takes place indoors and outdoors and may involve weather exposure, noise, biological hazards, and frequent interruptions. The employee is expected to maintain emotional control under stress.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher; or at least 48 semester college hours from an accredited college or university; or a high school diploma or GED equivalent recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency, passing the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), and eligibility to obtain a paraprofessional certificate issued by the State Board of Educator Certification.
• Satisfactory outcome of a fingerprinting background check; the approximately $50 non-refundable fee is paid by the employee.
• Ability to work with students with severe learning, physical, and/or emotional disabilities.
• Ability to work as a team member to assist students according to ARD/IEPs.
• Knowledge of special education disability areas and the specific needs associated with them.
• Ability to restrain and physically support students and/or assist team members with physical support of students weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• One year of experience working with children with special needs.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help inventory, care for, and maintain equipment.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher and work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, including in the classroom, lunchroom, on buses, and on the playground.
• Keep the teacher informed of individual students' special needs or problems.
• Serve as a positive role model for children and support the mission of SSAISD.
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree