Special Education General Aide

Denton Independent School District • Denton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High school graduate or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, and the ability to pass a locally approved paraprofessional academic assessment; or Completion of 48 semester hours of college credit; or Associate degree or higher
• Current Texas Educational Aide certificate issued by the State Board for Educator Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Experience working with children
• Ability to work well with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential and sensitive student information
• Proficient organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in preparing instructional materials, learning resources, and classroom displays
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe classroom environment
• Assist with inventory, care, and routine maintenance of instructional equipment and materials.
• Support teachers with administrative recordkeeping and preparation of required documentation and reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to individual needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, positioning, and mobility support.
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Work with individual students or small groups to support development of motor skills and complete instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Learn and adapt to each student’s medical, physical, communicative, behavioral, and emotional needs in accordance with documented plans and staff guidance.
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
• Assist students with instructional and physical needs
• Help manage behavior of students, including intervening 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
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instruction assigned by teacher
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students
• Adhere to all district policies, procedures, and expectations as outlined in the employee handbook and administrative regulations.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participate in professional development, faculty/department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the district and campus.

What This Job Offers

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