Elementary Special Education Aide - SLC (25-26)
Northwest Independent School District (TX)•Fort Worth, TX
43d•Onsite
About The Position
Assist the special education teacher to provide for physical, instructional, and behavioral needs of students with significant or low incidence disabilities in special education and general education settings. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Paraprofessional Aide certification from state of Texas
- Ability to work with children with disabilities
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Knowledge of general office equipment
- Ability to physically manage students with motor and/or behavioral difficulties
- Certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention and/or Safety Care
Responsibilities
- Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education aides.
- Participate in training related to special education students.
- Participate in planned in-services and professional growth activities.
- Assist in carrying out the instructional program for each student.
- Assist in maintaining student records and audit folders.
- Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials and equipment.
- Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills.
- Assist with helping students in self-care activities such as feeding, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene.
- Assist with student supervision inside and outside the classroom; lunch, recess, outdoor activities, transitions, field trips, and loading and unloading the bus.
- Assist in implementing the therapy programs that may require lifting, positioning and transferring to and from wheelchairs, standers, walkers, chairs and the floor.
- Assist in carrying out behavior interventions.
- Attend professional meetings as required.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers (Guest Educators).
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Use appropriate district approved physical safety techniques including restraint
- Dress and shoes appropriate to job responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
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Education Level
High school or GED
