SPED Lifeskills Aide

Cleburne ISD (TX) • Cleburne, TX

78d

About The Position

The Instructional Paraprofessional/Inclusion Aide at Smith Intermediate School is responsible for helping meet the physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities both inside and outside the classroom. This role involves assisting with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP), which includes self-help, behavior management, and instructional programs. The aide will work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of a certified teacher.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate.
• Must have 48 college hours or be considered highly qualified through completion of a state approved program.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Two years' experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Help meet the individual needs of students, including transferring them to and from wheelchairs, lifting and positioning them, and signing or interpreting instructions for them.
• Help students take care of physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
• Help manage the behavior of assigned 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 assigned students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist assigned students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep teachers informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in professional development programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees