SPED Functional Academics - Instructional Aide
Bay City Independent Sch Dist•Bay City, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Special Education Aide helps meet the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a self-contained classroom. This role assists in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. The aide works under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.
Requirements
- High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- Have met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
- Valid Texas educational aide certificate
- Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
- Ability to work well with children
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Some experience working with children
Responsibilities
- Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
- Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
- Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
- Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
- Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
- Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
- Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
