Special Education Teacher's Aide, grades K-2

Arlington Classics Academy [TX] • Arlington, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This FLSA non-exempt position (hourly) is on a work calendar of 187 days per school year. Pay is based on years of experience from the annually reviewed hourly salary schedule. The primary purpose of this role is to assist the special education teacher in meeting the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a special education setting. The paraprofessional 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

• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (defined as completion of 48 semester hours or equivalent trimester hours of college coursework or an applicable number of semester hours as defined by the institution of higher education attended, whichever is less)
• Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree
• Met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate, through a formal state or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics
• Knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics
• Some experience working with children
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Nice To Haves

• Behavioral intervention techniques and related experience is preferred.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate preferred.
• Behavioral interventionist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare 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 students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
• Intervene as appropriate to help adjust or modify the behavior of students.
• 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.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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