Special Ed Aide-Ppcd

Job Skills/Licenses

Special Ed Aide Primary Purpose:

Help special education teacher provide for physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in the educational setting. Assist with implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to work well with children with disabilities Ability to follow verbal and written instructions Knowledge of general office equipment

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

1.Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.

2.Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.

3.Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

4.Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

5.Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.

Student Management

6.Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.

7.Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

8.Conduct instructional exercises/activities assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.

9.Assist students with physical or behavioral disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning; assisting students with personal care such as feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene.

10. Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.

Other

11. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.

12. Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.

13. Maintain confidentiality of student information.

14. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift, ramps, personal computer, copier, printer and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students

Posture: Frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking and reaching

Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning or students with physical disabilities, controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students, and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases)

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Years Of Experience

• Total years you've worked for WISD

• Years you've worked as a paraprofessional for WISD

• Years you've worked as a professional for WISD

• Years you've worked as a professional in all districts

• Total years you've worked in any district

Conditions of Employment

• Are you eligible to work in the United States?
• I hereby authorize Wylie ISD to conduct a criminal history background check?
• I hereby authorize Wylie ISD to verify any and all references provided by me and hold the district and any 3rd Party harmless for the information provided:

Skills Questionnaire

• How many years of experience do you have working with the public or in a customer service environment?

• How many years of experience do you have in maintaining data and physical files?

• Have you ever worked with confidential information?

• Rate your ability to work cooperatively with others:

• Rate the importance of confidentiality of information:

• Rate your comfort level in communicating with students and parents:

• Rate your ability to follow oral and written instructions:

• Rate the importance of attendance and punctuality:

General Questions

• Date Available: (MM/DD/YYYY)

• Position(s) applying for:

• Type of employment (Full-time or Part-time):

• Have you been employed by Wylie ISD in the past? If yes, please provide date(s) of employment.

• Please list any language (other than English) that you can fluently read or speak. Please indicate by each language listed if you can read, speak or both.

• Have you ever been convicted of, plead guilty or no contest (nolo contendre) to, or received probation, suspension, or deferred adjudication for a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude (including, but not limited to, theft, rape, murder, swindling, and indecency with a minor)? If yes, please state where. when, and the nature of the offense.

• Are you related to a District Board Member? If so, please provide name and relationship.

Education/Certification Requirements

Special Education Paraprofessional Requirements:

Education/Certification:

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Valid Texas instructional aide certificate

Experience:

Some experience in instruction or training preferred

Some experience working with children

Benefits

For information, please visit our benefits website at http://wylieisd.schoolwires.net/Page/1567

Attachments

Cover Letter

Resume

Reference Letter

Transcripts

Certificate

References

General Reference: 0 of 5 external references required.