Wylie ISD (Tx) Wylie , TX 75098
Posted 2 months ago
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
Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Student Management
Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
Conduct instructional exercises/activities assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
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.
Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
Other
Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality of student information.
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
Conditions of Employment
Skills Questionnaire
General Questions
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
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Cover Letter
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Reference Letter
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References
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Wylie ISD (Tx)