Special Education Aide

New Braunfels•New Braunfels, TX

About The Position

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in 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 GED
Educational Aide Certificate issued by SBEC
Paraprofessional Assessment Certificate, Associates Degree or two years (48 semester hours) of college
Ability to work with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate effectively
Knowledge of general office equipment

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 bathroom needs and transferring to and from wheelchairs.
Help manage behavior of students. This includes interviewing 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 while working with individuals or in small groups.
Help supervise 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.
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Attend training on physical restraint each year.
Assist with medical logs as needed.