Special Education LIFE Aide (26-27 SY) - Keyes ES

Irving ISD•Irving, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is eligible for a Letter of Reasonable Assurance. The primary purpose is to assist the special education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. The aide will assist in the implementation of classroom programs, personal care needs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction. The role works under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Requirements

Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate
High school diploma or GED
Ability to work well with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Experience working with children/students, parents, or persons with disabilities

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality
Keep accurate records of students with disabilities and furnish to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, playground, and community
Assist teacher in maintaining, copying, transferring confidential folders as required
Assist special needs students with individual tasks as may be required including, but not limited to, transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, feeding, bathroom needs, personal hygiene
Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention
Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, emotional, and safety needs through in-service and/or teacher direction
Work with and/or prepare materials for individual students or small groups to develop skills through instructional activities under teacher direction
Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies
Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned
Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.