Life Skills Instructional Aide

Crandall Independent School District•Hollis, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Help meet the physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside the classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Requirements

High School diploma or hold a General Education Development (GED) certificate
Formal academic assessment, associate's degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Basic first aid knowledge as well as CPR
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written directions
Ability to communicate effectively
Three (3) years' experience working with children

Responsibilities

Cognitive/academic skills.
Use of student communication system/devices.
Self-help skills including eating, drinking, toileting, diaper changing, dressing, hand washing, and brushing of teeth.
Complete Medicaid/SHARS billing.
Enhance social skills to include inclusion with homeroom, attendance of campus assemblies, eating in the cafeteria, and travel in the community.
Implement discipline methods as discussed with the teacher.
Provide instruction as defined by the student's IEP.
Perform G-Tube feeding.
Respond to seizure activity.
Monitor respiratory condition (a nurse is available on campus at all times).
Assist in carrying out motor movements prescribed by the OT/PT therapists used in all settings for functional participation.
Promote development of communication skills as prescribed by the Speech therapist used in all settings.
Promote enhancements of activities for the visually impaired as prescribed by the Vision teacher.
Maintain confidentiality of all students/parents.
Record data upon observation of students as requested by the teacher.
Clean/put up materials after use in all activities.
Assist at the defined level of need with the Life Skills students throughout the school day. This may include lunchroom, bus and playground duty for Life Skills students.
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
Assist in arrival/departure activities of students to include loading and unloading buses.
Be a team player in planning/implementing/making changes.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings.
Develop materials needed as prescribed by the teacher.
Prepare/set up the materials/equipment needed in daily routines.
Assist in materials inventory.
Be available by phone, email, or video conferencing to confer with district personnel, students, and/or parents.
Communicate with students or parents on a regular basis via phone or video conference, email, or district approved website.
Maintain confidentiality.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.