SPED RISES Instructional Aide WWJH

Dayton Independent School District

Job Location:

Dayton, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAIDE

REPORTS TO: Principal

PAY GRADE: 2

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

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

(Must meet one of these 3 options when hired)

At least 2 years of study at an institution of higher education

Obtained an associates degree or higher

Meet a rigorous standard of quality test

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 teacher prepare instructional materials and classroom displays

Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.

Help with inventory care and maintenance of equipment.

Help 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 or positioning.

Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding bathroom needs and personal hygiene.

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

Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each students special medical physical communicative and emotional needs.

Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by teacher.

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

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

Other

Maintain confidentiality.

Participate in staff development training programs faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

Attendance is an essential job function.

Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Equipment Used:

Wheelchair lift ramps personal computer copier typewriter audiovisual equipment and adaptive 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. Possible exposure to blood products.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAIDEREPORTS TO: PrincipalPAY GRADE: 2Primary 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 behav...