Primary Purpose: Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in special education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
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High school diploma or GED
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Minimum of 48 hours of college or certificate from a qualified training program
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Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate—Level III
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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Ability to work with children with disabilities
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Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
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Ability to communicate effectively
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Knowledge of general office equipment
Experience:
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
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Help teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
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Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
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Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
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Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
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Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Student Management
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Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning.
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Assist students with physical needs and personal care, including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.
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Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous student behavior as needed.
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Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
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Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.
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Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
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Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Other
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Maintain confidentiality.
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Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
Equipment Used:
Wheelchair lift, ramp, personal computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.
