Special Education General Aide

Denton Independent School District•Denton, TX

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the teacher in providing for the instructional needs of students with disabilities in educational settings. Assists in implementing classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs; works under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a rigorous content-oriented exam or Associate degree or 48 semester hours of college credit
Current Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain
Some experience working with children
Ability to work well with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to exercise good judgment in handling confidential information
Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Assists teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Assists with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
Helps maintain neat and orderly classroom.
Helps with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Helps teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Assists students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
Assists students with instructional and physical needs.
Helps manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
Works with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instruction assigned by teacher.
Helps supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Keeps teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Participates in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.