SPED General Aide-Resource/Inclusion 26-27

Bay City Independent Sch Dist • Bay City, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position helps meet the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities. The aide will assist in the implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. This role works under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Requirements

• High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
• Met formal academic assessment, associate’s degree, or two years of study at an institution of higher learning
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Some experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Help manage behavior of students, including intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
• Recognize differences in each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
• Work with individual students or small groups and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Assist in managing student behavior in the classroom and common campus areas in accordance with response to intervention (RTI), school-wide positive behavior support protocols, Student Code of Conduct, and student handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform all other duties assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED