Instructional Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate that matches the content area and grade level of the assignment
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting and meeting process and implementation
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
• Effective communication skills

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEPs for each student assigned.
• Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
• Conduct assessment of student learning styles.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
• Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP.
• Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned.
• Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
• Participate in IEP Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
• Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
• Assume responsibility for approved extracurricular activities or outside activities as assigned.
• Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students, as needed.
• Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and oversee completion, if assigned.
• Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
• Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.
• Direct the work of instructional aide(s), if assigned.