Instructional Assistant, SPED Self Contained Pool (2025-2026)
Instructional Assistant, SPED Self Contained Pool (2025-2026)
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Job Description
Job Title:Instructional Assistant Self Contained Special Education Classroom
Reports to:Campus Principal
Dept.:Walker Middle School
Exemption Status:NonExempt
Pay Grade: CP3
Calendar: 178
Primary Purpose:
Help meet the physical and instructional needs of students with disabilities in a variety of settings; including selfcontained and general education classrooms based on the needs of the student(s). Assist in the implementation of classroom programs including selfhelp behavior management and instructional programs and assistive technology. Work under the general supervision of the principal and immediate direction of a certified teacher. Work with related service providers in the implementation of students IEPs.
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
- Associates degree preferred
- Two years of study at an Institution of Higher Learning or have met formal academic assessment as required by the No Child Left Behind Act
- Valid Texas Educational Aide Certificate
- Experience working with children or adults in providing selfcare or behavior supports preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to work with children with disabilities
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Knowledge of general office equipment
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support:
- Help teachers prepare instructional materials and student learning support materials
- Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom
- Help with inventory care and maintenance of equipment
- Help teacher keeps administrative records and prepare required reports
- Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
- Assist with implementation and data tracking of individual student Behavior Intervention Plans
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
- Help manage the 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 program students throughout the school day inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom bus and playground duty
- Keep the teacher informed of the special needs or problems of individual students
Other
- Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate an understanding of FERPA in all environments
- Participate in staff development training programs faculty meetings and special events as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
- All duties must be performed on site.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
As assigned by Campus Principal
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; may be required to implement Crisis Prevention and Intervention Restraint
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 nonambulatory 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
This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Little Elm ISD does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color religion sex national origin age disability military status genetic information or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally the District does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicants job qualifications experience and abilities.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Little Elm no discrimina a ningn empleado o candidato a empleo por razn de raza color
religin sexo nacionalidad edad incapacidad estatus militar informacin gentica o de cualquier otra razn prohibida por ley. Adems el distrito escolar no discrimina a ningn empleado o candidato a empleo que acte oponindose a ese tipo de discriminaciones o que participe en la investigacin de una queja relacionada con alguna prctica discriminatoria en la contratacin. La toma de decisiones respecto a una contratacin se har en funcin de las calificaciones experiencia y habilidades del candidato.
Employment Type
Full-Time
