Aide-Sped Instructional Support

Santa Fe Independent School District

Job Location:

Santa Fe, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Aide-Sped Instructional Support

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept./Campus: Assigned Campus

Classification: Nonexempt

Primary Purpose:

Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEP) including self-help behavior management and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or hold a General Educational Development (GED) certificate

Have met formal academic assessment associates degree or two years of study at an institution of higher learning*

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading writing and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

Work with individual students or small groups to develop skills and conduct instructional activities assigned by teacher.
Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

Student Management

Help meet the individual needs of student(s) including transferring to and from wheelchairs; lifting and positioning; interpreting instructions; and assisting with physical needs and personal care.
Help manage the behavior of assigned student(s) including crisis intervention and restraining disruptive or dangerous student as needed.
Recognize differences in each students special medical physical communicative and emotional needs and adapt methods and interaction accordingly.
Supervise and ensure safety and security of students in the classroom on outings and to and from areas outside the classroom.
Make the teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.

Other

Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
Display tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of job performance.
Work in harmony with supervisory faculty and peer personnel.
Use professional information discreetly and judiciously.
Support and follow administrative and Board policy.
Represent the school system to the community in a positive professional way.
Maintain a sincere friendly attitude toward patrons.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

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 30 pounds); Occasional heavy lifting (45 pounds or over) and positioning of 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 (bodily fluids bacteria communicable diseases)

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress and self-control in the presence of children.

*Required by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for aides who are providing instructional support in Title I Part A program.

Job Title: Aide-Sped Instructional SupportReports to: Campus PrincipalDept./Campus: Assigned CampusClassification: NonexemptPrimary Purpose:Help meet physical and instructional needs of individual students with disabilities inside and outside classroom. Assist with the implement...