Special Education Aide III- STACC Aide 183 Days 2024-2025
Special Education Aide III- STACC Aide 183 Days 2024-2025
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Job Description
Job Title:Aide (Special Education SelfContained) Wage/HourStatus:NonExempt
Job Role:CORE/ECSE/LIFE/LIFE3/LIFEMedFrag/ Funding Source: Local
STACC/STARS Pay Grade:PR 4
Department/School: Campus Assigned
Function: Educational Support
Reports to:Campus Principal HR Date Approved: January 2009
HR Date Revised:May 2024
SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of a Certified Teacher assist to meet physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a selfcontained classroom. Assist in implementation of classroom programs including selfhelp behavior management and instruction programs. Assists with the implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) 504 Plans and Response to Intervention (RTI) accommodations.
The essential functions pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein however this list represents examples only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.
- Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values; perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.
- Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams and participate in crossfunctional work groups.
- Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Instructional Support
- Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher work with individual students or small groups.
- Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
- Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
- Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
- Help with inventory care and maintenance of equipment.
- Help the teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
Student Management
- Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting; positioning; or assisting students with personal care such as feeding bathroom needs and personal hygiene.
- Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
- Help manage behavior of students. This includes intervening in crisis situations and restraining disruptive or dangerous students as needed.
- Recognize differences in each students special medical physical communicative and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
- Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
- Help supervise students throughout the school day inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom bus and playground duty.
Other
- Attend and participate in faculty meetings and special events and serve on staff committees as required.
- Ensure that all interactions with students District personnel and parents are supportive courteous and respectful.
Policy Reports and Law
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Develop and maintain systems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile maintain file and secure all physical and computerized reports records and other required documents.
- Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current professional research.
- Comply with all policies operating procedures legal requirements and verbal and written directives.
- Comply with the Professional Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.
- Follow District safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate
- Have met formal academic assessment associate degree or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*
- Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
*For positions funded by Title monies or for positions at campuses identified as a campuswide Title campus the following additional qualifications apply:
- An associate degree two years of study at an institute of higher learning or have met formal academic assessment Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Experience:
- Experience working with children
- Experience in educational environment (preferred)
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to work with children with disabilities
- Ability to work well with children
- Skill in working with a variety of students in varied situations
- Ability to be selfmotivated and selfdirected
- Ability to read; understand and follow detailed written and verbal instructions
- Ability to effectively present information in oneonone situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None
MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Tools/Equipment Used:
- Standard office equipment including personal 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:
- Repetitive hand motions
- Frequent walking and reaching frequent keyboarding and use of mouse
Lifting:
- Occasional 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 nonambulatory students and lifting and moving adaptive and other classroom equipment
Environment:
- Work to be completed onsite from assigned school or building
- Regular exposure to noise and computer monitors
- Work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather)
- Exposure to biological hazards (bacteria communicable diseases)
- No remote work
Mental Demands:
- Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress work
INTENT AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Employment Type
Full-Time
